Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe DroverPatty Melt On Rye Recipe

Patty Melt On Rye Recipe

Inspired by The Drover
Time30m
Serves2

Served with a Dill Spear & choice of French fries, Cole Slaw or Cottage Cheese.

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Ingredients

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Patty Melt Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Onion

    Slice the onion into thin rings.

  2. 2

    Cook the Beef Patty

    In a skillet over medium-high heat, form the ground beef into two patties. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Onion

    In the same skillet, add a tablespoon of butter and sauté the onion rings until they are translucent and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Patty Melt

    On two slices of rye bread, place a cooked beef patty, top with sautéed onions, and then add two slices of Swiss cheese. Top with another slice of rye bread.

  5. 5

    Grill the Sandwich

    In the skillet, melt another tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Grill the sandwich on both sides until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Cut the patty melt in half, serve with a dill spear and your choice of French fries, cole slaw, or cottage cheese.

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