Description
Classic patty melt brings together juicy beef, caramelized onions, and melted Swiss cheese between buttery, toasted rye bread. Hearty comfort meets diner-style perfection that satisfies hungry souls and creates delicious memories.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef (80/20 blend)
DAIRY AND CHEESE:
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) unsalted butter
VEGETABLES AND SEASONINGS:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon (1/2 tsp) garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:
- 8 slices rye bread
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 4 tablespoons (4 tbsp) mayonnaise (for spreading on bread)
Instructions
- Transform sliced onions into a rich, golden delicacy by gently sautéing them in a blend of butter and olive oil. Stir periodically, allowing them to develop a deep caramel hue and sweet, complex flavor over 15-20 minutes. Transfer the caramelized onions to a separate plate.
- Craft lean ground beef into delicate, elongated patties that extend slightly beyond the bread’s perimeter. Enhance the meat with a robust seasoning of salt, freshly cracked pepper, and aromatic garlic powder.
- Revitalize the same skillet with medium-high heat, searing the seasoned patties until a tantalizing brown crust forms. Splash Worcestershire sauce into the pan to infuse the meat with a tangy, umami essence. Ensure each patty reaches perfect doneness, then reserve.
- Apply a generous layer of creamy mayonnaise across one side of each rye bread slice. Position the first slice mayo-side down in a heated skillet. Layer strategically with Swiss cheese, the prepared beef patty, luxurious caramelized onions, and a complementary cheddar cheese slice.
- Crown the sandwich with the second rye bread slice, mayo-side facing upward. Gently press with a spatula while toasting, creating a crisp, golden exterior and ensuring the cheese melts into a luscious, gooey blanket.
- Slice the patty melt diagonally, revealing its magnificent layers. Serve immediately alongside crisp french fries, zesty coleslaw, or a sharp pickle to complete this classic culinary experience.
Notes
- Slow-cook onions carefully to develop deep, rich caramel color without burning, ensuring sweet and mellow flavor profile.
- Use freshly ground beef with 80/20 fat content for juiciest, most flavorful patties that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Press patties gently when forming to prevent tough, dense texture and maintain tender, loose meat structure.
- Toast bread surfaces completely dry before assembling to prevent soggy sandwich bottoms and achieve crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 726
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 49 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg