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Classic Patty Melt
A classic patty melt is the perfect cross between a hamburger and a grilled cheese sandwich -- with caramelized onions and a special sauce!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 759 kcal
Course:
Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, divided
- 2 onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
- 8 lices rye bread (or sub with sourdough)
- 4 large slices sharp cheddar cheese (or sub with Swiss cheese)
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and golden brown, about 25-30 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- While the onions are cooking in the skillet, prepare the rest of the sandwich ingredients.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Shape mixture into 4 long, thin, oval patties (about 6-inches by 4-inches each).
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large cast iron skillet (or other heavy skillet) over medium-high heat. Cook 2 patties until well browned on both sides and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside on a plate. Repeat with another tablespoon of butter and the remaining 2 patties. Remove from heat. Transfer patties to plate. Wipe skillet clean.
- While the patties and the onions are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup and relish. Set aside.
- Layer one slice of bread with 1 tablespoon of sauce, a slice of cheese, a beef patty, a couple tablespoons of caramelized onions, and another tablespoon of sauce. Top with another slice of bread. Repeat with remaining bread, sauce, cheese, patties and onions to create a total of 4 sandwiches.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the large skillet over medium heat. Cook 2 sandwiches until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in a 200 degree F oven. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet and repeat with remaining two sandwiches. Serve.
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Notes
- For a quicker last-minute meal, you can prep all of the ingredients in advance. Caramelize the onions up to 2 days ahead, stir together the sauce a few days ahead, and shape (or cook) the patties up to 1 day ahead. Just make sure that all of the individual components are at room temperature (or warm) before assembling and griddling the sandwiches.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1sandwich
Calories
759kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
51g
(78%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
128mg
(43%)
Sodium
1493mg
(62%)
Potassium
592mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
607IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 759
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1sandwich | |
| Calories | 759kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 51g | 78% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1493mg | 62% |
| Potassium | 592mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 607IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.