The Patty Melt Recipe
House patty, whiskey braised onions, swiss served on caraway rye baked by Madison Sourdough Company
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Whiskey Braised Onions
In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the sliced onions and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the whiskey, salt, and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the onions simmer until they are caramelized and the whiskey has evaporated, about 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- 2
Form the Patties
While the onions are cooking, form the ground beef into two equal patties. Season each patty with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 3
Cook the Patties
In another skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the patties and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium doneness, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each patty to melt.
- 4
Assemble the Patty Melt
In the same skillet used for the patties, add the remaining butter and place two slices of rye bread in the pan. Top each slice with a cooked patty with melted cheese, then add a generous amount of the whiskey braised onions on top. Place the other slices of rye bread on top to form sandwiches.
- 5
Grill the Sandwiches
Cook the sandwiches on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Serve
Remove from heat, slice in half, and serve hot with your favorite sides.
