Freddy's Patty Melt
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
954 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Freddy's Patty Melt
Description
In this recipe for Freddy's Patty Melt, ground beef is divided into two portions and smashed thin on a hot skillet to develop a brown, crispy crust while remaining juicy inside. The beef patties are topped with slices of Swiss cheese that melt as the patties finish cooking. Separately, white onions are caramelized in butter providing a sweet contrast with the savory meat. Rye bread slices are buttered on one side and toasted in the skillet, achieving a golden, crisp texture.
The sandwich assembly layers the melted cheese and caramelized onions between the toasted buttered bread with the beef patties, delivering a mix of textures and rich flavors from the caramelized onion sweetness, sharp cheese, tender meat, and toasty rye bread. This makes an enjoyable and hearty lunch or dinner option.
This recipe allows for substitutions with favorite cheese types like cheddar, or different sandwich breads like sourdough or artisan styles, though rye bread stays true to the inspired original. The patty melts are best served fresh from the pan, while leftovers can be reheated carefully to maintain the crispness of the bread.
Ingredients
- 2 lices rye bread
- 6 oz ground beef
- ½ white onion sliced
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 lices swiss cheese
Instructions
- Divide the ground beef into 2 even balls (approximately 3 oz each) and butter one side of each piece of the Rye bread with 1 Tbsp of the butter.
- Melt the remaining butter in a large skillet (or cast iron pan) over medium high heat. Then top the melted butter with the sliced onions. Sauté the onions in the butter until they are caramelized (3-5 minutes). Remove the onions from the skillet and set aside.
- Place the ground beef on the skillet over medium high heat. Put a piece of parchment paper on top of the beef and use a spatula or a burger press to smash the meat into 2 thin patties.
- Let the patties cook until they are browned and crispy (2-3 minutes). Then flip the patties over (do not smash) and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes until it is also browned and crispy.
- Place a piece of the Swiss cheese on each patty and allow it to melt. Then remove the patties from the skillet and set aside.
- Put the bread on the skillet butter side down and toast the bread.
- Then assemble the sandwich. Place one piece of the bread on a plate (toasted side down), top with 1 of the patties, half of the fried onions, then the remaining patty, the rest of the fried onions and top with the 2nd piece of bread (toasted side on top).
- Cut in half and the patty melt is ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You may substitute Swiss cheese with other melting cheeses like cheddar if preferred.
- Using rye bread is traditional for this sandwich, but artisan or sourdough breads also work well.
- Serve patty melts immediately after cooking to keep the bread crisp and cheese melted.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 954 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 954kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 69g | 106% |
| Saturated Fat | 34g | 170% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 24g | 120% |
| Trans Fat | 3g | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 213mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 745mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 677mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 988IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 399mg | 40% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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