Classic Patty Melt Recipe
The Classic Patty Melt Recipe blends burger and sandwich flavors. It’s a comfort food with crispy bread, juicy beef, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
- 1 medium yellow onion sliced
- 1 tbsp butter for onions
- 4 slices rye bread
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp butter for bread
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Form two beef patties, season with salt and pepper.
- Heat skillet, cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side.
- Remove and rest patties on a paper towel.
- In the same skillet, melt butter for onions.
- Add sliced onions, cook until soft and caramelized.
- Mix mayo and mustard in a small bowl.
- Spread mix on one side of bread slices.
- Place cheese, patty, and onions on one slice.
- Top with another bread slice, sauce-side down.
- Butter outer sides of sandwich.
- Grill sandwich on skillet until golden brown.
- Flip and repeat on other side. Serve hot!
Notes
- Use rye bread for classic flavor and sturdiness.
- Don’t skip resting the patties after cooking.
- Caramelize onions slowly on medium heat.
- Butter bread edges evenly to avoid dry spots.
- Press sandwich gently for even browning.