Patty Melt Recipe
Served on grilled rye bread with melted American cheese and grilled onions
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the onions
Slice the medium onion into thin rings. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the sliced onions and sauté them until they are golden brown and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- 2
Prepare the beef patty
In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Form the mixture into two equal patties.
Cooking
- 3
Grill the patties
In the same skillet used for the onions, add another tablespoon of butter and heat over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and bubbly, add the beef patties. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they reach your desired doneness.
- 4
Assemble the patty melt
Once the patties are cooked, place a slice of American cheese on each patty. Allow the cheese to melt for about 1 minute. Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Grill the sandwich
In the same skillet, add a slice of rye bread, then place a cheeseburger patty with melted cheese on top. Add a generous portion of the caramelized onions and top it off with another slice of rye bread. Grill the sandwich for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy.
Serving
- 6
Serve the Patty Melt
Once grilled, remove the sandwich from the skillet and allow it to cool for a minute before slicing in half. Serve warm with your favorite condiments or fries on the side.