Description
The patty melt is the ultimate comfort food that perfectly combines a juicy burger with the gooey goodness of a grilled cheese sandwich. With crispy, buttery bread enveloping a tender beef patty topped with melted Swiss cheese and caramelized onions, this dish promises an explosion of flavor in every bite. Ideal for game nights or cozy dinners, making homemade patty melts is not only easy but also brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp of butter. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown (15-20 mins).
- Form Patties: Divide ground beef into four equal portions and shape into patties. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook Patties: In another skillet over medium-high heat, cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side, adding cheese for the last minute to melt.
- Assemble: Butter one side of each slice of sourdough. In a clean skillet, place one slice butter-side down, add a patty with melted cheese, caramelized onions, and top with another slice butter-side up.
- Grill: Cook sandwiches over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg