Patty Melt
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
34 mins
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Total Time
44 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
829 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Patty Melt
Description
This Patty Melt begins with slow-cooked caramelized yellow onions that provide a sweet, soft counterpoint to the savory beef. The ground beef is seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper, formed into thin square patties slightly larger than the bread slices for full coverage. The patties are seared quickly in a hot pan to retain juiciness.
The sandwich is assembled with cheddar cheese slices layered before and after the beef and onions, which melt during grilling for a creamy, gooey interior. The Texas toast provides a thick, sturdy base that crisps nicely in the pan. Spreading mayonnaise on top and an herbaceous, tangy aioli made of mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, black pepper, and ketchup adds moisture and bright flavors that complement the richness.
Grilling the sandwiches in the skillet melts the cheese and crisps the bread, creating a satisfying texture contrast and melding the flavors. This Patty Melt offers a hearty, flavorful option that bridges a burger and a grilled cheese.
Ingredients
PATTY MELT
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 pound ground beef we like 80/20
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 lices cheddar cheese
- 8 lices Texas toast
- 8-10 teaspoons mayonnaise divided
AIOLI SPREAD
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon parsley fresh
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook until caramelized (about 15-20 minutes), stirring often. Add water as needed to prevent burning. Remove from skillet and tent to keep warm.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, Worchestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Make 4 square patties (a little larger than the bread). Each patty should be about ¼ inch thick.
- Wipe the skillet and set heat to medium-high. Add the hamburger patties in batches (two at a time) and cook 1-2 minutes per side. Remove patties from the skillet and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, pepper, garlic, parsley, and ketchup to make the aioli spread.
- Top 4 slices of bread with cheese, then hamburger patty, then onions, and then another slice of cheese, aioli spread, and top with a slice of bread.
- Spread 1-1 ½ teaspoons of mayonnaise on the top.
- Wipe out skillet and set heat to medium. Add sandwiches to pan, mayo side down in batches (two at a time). Place a weighted pan on top to hold the sandwich firmly in the pan. Cook until golden brown (about 3 minutes). Remove the weighted pan. Spread 1 teaspoon of mayo on the top slice of bread and flip. Cook for 3 additional minutes (or until golden brown). Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 829 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 829kcal | 41% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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