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Best Patty Melt Ever

Best Patty Melt Ever: The Ultimate Comfort Food Delight

The Best Patty Melt Ever combines juicy beef, melting cheese, and caramelized onions for a satisfying comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 750
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patty
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Higher fat content recommended
  • 1 medium Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Can be omitted
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Breads
  • 4 slices Rye Bread Traditional choice
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For grilling
For the Cheesy Layers
  • 2 slices Muenster Cheese
  • 2 slices Cheddar Cheese
For the Burger Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Dijon recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Dill Pickle Relish
  • 1 tablespoon Ketchup Can be omitted
  • 1 teaspoon Red Wine Vinegar Can substitute with balsamic

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Best Patty Melt Ever
  1. Prepare Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, dill pickle relish, and ketchup. Mix until well-blended and refrigerate.
  2. Caramelize Onions: Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and melt butter. Add onions, Worcestershire sauce, and red wine vinegar. Cook for 20 minutes until golden-brown.
  3. Form Patties: Shape ground beef into two equal patties, season with salt and pepper, and press slight indentations in the center.
  4. Cook Patties: Increase heat to medium-high, cook patties for about 4 minutes on each side.
  5. Assemble Sandwiches: Butter one side of four slices of rye bread, layer cheese, caramelized onions, beef patty, and top with another slice of bread.
  6. Grill Both Sides: Grill sandwiches until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 40gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with crispy French fries or a fresh salad on the side for a complete meal.

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