Classic Patty Melt
Learn how to make a classic patty melt with this quick and easy recipe using rye bread and double cheese.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 6 teaspoons mayonnaise
Bread and Cheese
- 6 slices rye bread
- 6 slices sharp Cheddar cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Season ground beef with salt and pepper; divide into 3 equal-sized balls. Shape each ball as close as possible to the shape of the bread. Make an indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to help keep them flat while cooking.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer onions into a bowl and set aside. Place beef patties into the same skillet and cook until desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, spread 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place 3 slices bread mayonnaise-side down in the skillet. Top each with 1 slice of cheese, 1 beef patty, ⅓ of the onions, a second slice of cheese, and another slice of bread, mayonnaise-side up. Cook bread until golden brown and cheese has started to melt, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip each sandwich over and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
Notes
I used Jewish rye bread but any bread will work as long as it's rye. Feel free to use 1 slice per patty melt instead of 2 slices of cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 822kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 46gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 178mgSodium: 1358mgPotassium: 547mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 482mgIron: 5mg
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