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Patty Melt

Patty Melt
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This Easy Patty Melt recipe is a quick and satisfying sandwich featuring juicy 80/20 ground beef patties, melty Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and perfectly toasted rye bread. Ready in under 30 minutes, it delivers ultimate comfort with simple pantry ingredients, making it perfect for lunch or dinner. Customize with various cheese options, meat substitutes, or extra toppings to suit your taste.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 4 slices rye bread
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter (divided for onions and bread)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Onions: Thinly slice the onions and cook them slowly in a skillet over medium-low heat with about 1 tablespoon of butter until golden and caramelized, approximately 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and to develop sweetness.
  2. Form and Cook the Patties: Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape each into a thin, round patty slightly larger than the bread slices. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Cook on a hot skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
  3. Assemble the Sandwich: Place one slice of rye bread on a clean surface. Top with a slice of Swiss cheese, then a cooked beef patty, followed by a generous scoop of caramelized onions, another slice of Swiss cheese, and close with a second slice of rye bread.
  4. Toast the Patty Melt: Lightly butter the outside of each bread slice. Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the sandwich in it. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is perfectly melted. Press gently with a spatula during cooking to help the cheese melt and keep the sandwich together.

Notes

  • Use room temperature beef to help patties cook evenly and minimize shrinking.
  • Slowly caramelize onions to enhance their natural sweetness and depth of flavor.
  • Butter the bread generously to achieve a crispy and flavorful crust.
  • Press the sandwich gently while toasting to melt the cheese faster and keep it intact.
  • Let the sandwich rest briefly after cooking to make slicing easier and prevent fillings from spilling out.

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Keywords: Patty Melt, Easy Patty Melt, Sandwich, Comfort Food, Ground Beef Sandwich

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