Classic Patty Melt Recipe
If you love comfort food, this Classic Patty Melt Recipe is for you. A crispy, golden sandwich filled with juicy beef and melted cheese.
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet or griddle
- Spatula
- Mixing bowl
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Butter knife
- Paper towels
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
- 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
- 8 slices of rye bread
- 8 slices of Swiss or American cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp oil vegetable or canola
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat.
- Add onions, cook until deeply golden (15 minutes).
- Season onions with salt, then remove from skillet.
- Form ground beef into four oval patties.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Cook patties in skillet, 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove patties and wipe skillet clean.
- Butter one side of each bread slice evenly.
- Layer sandwich: bread, cheese, patty, onions, cheese.
- Top with another slice, buttered side out.
- Cook sandwich on medium heat until golden brown.
- Flip gently and toast the other side.
- Cook until cheese is fully melted.
- Slice and serve warm for best flavor.
Notes
- Use rye bread for that classic flavor.
- Caramelize onions slowly for best taste.
- Don’t press down on the sandwich while cooking.
- Use 80/20 ground beef for juicy patties.
- Let sandwiches rest before slicing to avoid mess.