Patty Melt Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

Swiss, caramelized onions & Thousand Island dressing on sourdough

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Onions
Peel and slice the yellow onions thinly.
2
Cook the Onions
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir occasionally, cooking for about 20-25 minutes or until the onions are soft and caramelized. Set aside.

3
Form the Patties
In a bowl, season the ground beef with black pepper. Divide the beef into 4 equal portions and shape each portion into a patty.
4
Cook the Patties
In the same skillet used for the onions, add the beef patties. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.
5
Assemble the Melt
Once the patties are cooked, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each patty and cover the skillet to help the cheese melt, about 1-2 minutes.
6
Prepare the Bread
Spread Thousand Island dressing on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
7
Grill the Sandwich
On a clean skillet, place one slice of sourdough (dressing side up), add the cheeseburger patty, caramelized onions, and top with another slice of sourdough (dressing side down). Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

8
Serve
Once grilled to perfection, remove the patty melts from the skillet. Slice in half if desired, and serve hot with extra Thousand Island dressing on the side.