5.0 from 48 votes
Patty Melt
A juicy beef patty is layered with sautéed onions, Swiss cheese and tangy dressing between slices of crunchy pan-grilled bread.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 896 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Onions
- 2 small yellow onions sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter divided
Beef Patties
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pound lean ground beef 80/20
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter
Sandwich
- 8 lices sourdough bread or rye bread
- 2 tablespoon butter or as needed
- 6 ounces Swiss cheese or cheddar, sliced
- ¼ cup Thousand Island dressing or burger sauce, optional
- whole grain dijon mustard optional
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, combine sliced onions and 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook over low heat until onions are golden, about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, combine beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper. Form the beef mixture into four thin patties shaped similar to the bread.
- In a cast iron skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or to desired doneness. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Top each slice of bread with the dressing and mustard if using. Add a slice of cheese, onions, and beef patty. Top with the remaining slice of bread.
- In a clean skillet or on an electric griddle, melt 2 tableespoons of butter. Add the patty melts and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown.
- With a spatula, flip each sandwich over and grill on the other side, adding more butter as needed, until the cheese ismelted and the bread is lightly toasted.
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Notes
- Beef patties may be made ahead and refrigerated in an air-tight container for 3 days.
- Frozen beef patties can be used in place of fresh beef. Season to taste and prepare according to package directions.
- Store leftover beef patties for up to 4 months by foil wrapping, followed by plastic wrap and placing them in a freezer bag.
Nutrition Information
Calories
896
(45%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
63g
(97%)
Saturated Fat
29g
(145%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
178mg
(59%)
Sodium
849mg
(35%)
Potassium
544mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
954IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
688mg
(69%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 896
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 896 | 45% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 63g | 97% |
| Saturated Fat | 29g | 145% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 178mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 849mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 544mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 954IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 688mg | 69% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.