Classic Patty Melt
“I grew up in Iowa and my dad used to take me to get these all the time!
I’ve missed them so! My whole family loved them and we’ve made them three times already.”
I’ve missed them so! My whole family loved them and we’ve made them three times already.”
This Classic Patty Melt is a delicious mix between a burger and a grilled cheese sandwich — juicy beef patties, caramelized onions, and melted Swiss cheese between perfectly toasted rye bread.
It’s comforting, nostalgic, and absolutely irresistible!
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 6 slices of rye or sourdough bread
- 6 slices of Swiss or American cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Butter for spreading on bread
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add the sliced onions.
Cook slowly for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized. Remove and set aside. - Season the ground beef with salt and pepper, then form into 3 thin patties about the size of your bread slices.
- Cook patties in the same skillet for about 3–4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet.
- Spread butter on one side of each bread slice. Place a slice butter-side down in the skillet, then layer with cheese, a beef patty, caramelized onions, another slice of cheese, and top with another slice of bread (butter-side up).
- Grill each sandwich over medium heat for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Slice in half and serve warm. Perfect with pickles or fries!
Tip: Use a mix of Swiss and cheddar for an even more flavorful melt.
