Best Patty Melt Ever: Your Ultimate Comfort Food Fix

The Best Patty Melt Ever combines juicy beef, gooey cheese, and crispy bread for a delightful comfort food experience.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 30

Servings: 2 sandwiches

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 700

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Patty

1 lb Ground Beef (85/15 blend) Substitute with ground turkey or plant-based options if desired.
1 medium Onion Can use red or yellow; sautéed shallots are an option.
2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce can be a substitute.
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Cheese

4 slices Muenster Cheese Substitute with provolone for a different taste.
2 slices Cheddar Cheese Melted Swiss can be a delightful alternative.

For the Bread

4 slices Rye Bread Sourdough or French bread can be used instead.
2 tbsp Butter Margarine can be substituted.

For the Sauce

1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter version.
2 tbsp Dill Pickle Relish Sweet relish can be a substitute.
2 tbsp Ketchup No substitutes suggested.

For Caramelizing

1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar White wine vinegar is a suitable alternative.
2 tbsp Butter

Equipment

skillet
Mixing bowl

Method

Burger Sauce

In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, dill pickle relish, and ketchup until well combined. Refrigerate while preparing the rest of the ingredients.

Caramelize Onions

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions with red wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce, stirring occasionally for about 20 minutes until golden brown.

Prepare Patties

Form ground beef into two patties, season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, and rub a dash of mustard on each side.

Cook Patties

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until medium-well.

Grill Sandwiches

Butter one side of four slices of rye bread. In the skillet, place two slices butter-side down, then layer with cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and a beef patty. Top with muenster and another slice of buttered bread, then grill until golden brown.

Serve and Enjoy

Once both sides are grilled, cut the patty melt in half and serve hot with your favorite side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 700kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 36gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 1500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Consider making just the patties and caramelized onions ahead of time for quick assembly.

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