Indulge in the flavors of a classic grilled patty melt with this easy and mouthwatering recipe. With a juicy beef patty, caramelized onions, melted cheese, and buttery toasted bread, this sandwich is a comfort food favorite. Perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner, this recipe will satisfy your cravings for a tasty, cheesy, and filling meal. Get ready to sink your teeth into this delicious patty melt that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 8 slices rye or marble rye bread
- 8 slices Swiss or American cheese
- Mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard for serving
Directions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and shape into 4 patties.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook until golden and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Place 4 slices, mayo side down, on a clean work surface.
- Layer each slice of bread with a slice of cheese, a cooked beef patty, caramelized onions, and another slice of cheese. Top with the remaining bread slices, mayo side up.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter.
- Grill the assembled sandwiches in the skillet, pressing down gently with a spatula, for 3-4 minutes per side or until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes before slicing in half. Serve hot with ketchup, mustard, and additional mayonnaise if desired.
Interesting Facts
The patty melt originated in the United States in the 1940s and quickly became a popular diner staple.
The combination of grilled beef, melted cheese, and caramelized onions is what sets the patty melt apart from a regular cheeseburger.
Rye bread is traditionally used for patty melts, but you can also use marble rye or any other bread of your choice.
Feel free to customize your patty melt with additional toppings like pickles, bacon, or sautéed mushrooms.