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Best Patty Melt Ever

Best Patty Melt Ever: Comfort Food You Can't Resist

Enjoy the Best Patty Melt Ever with crispy rye bread, juicy grilled patties, and caramelized onions for an unforgettable comfort meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patty Melt
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Use 85/15 for optimal juiciness
  • 1 medium Onion Opt for red or yellow onions for sweetness
  • 4 slices Rye Bread Can substitute with sourdough or French bread
  • 2 slices Muenster Cheese Feel free to swap with provolone or gouda
  • 2 slices Cheddar Cheese American, Swiss, or Havarti work great
  • 1 tbsp Mustard Use your favorite mustard variant
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Essential for seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar makes a good substitute
  • 2 tbsp Butter Use for grilling and cooking
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise For burger sauce
  • 1 tbsp Dill Pickle Relish For burger sauce
  • 1 tbsp Ketchup For burger sauce
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Best Patty Melt Ever
  1. Prepare the burger sauce by mixing mayonnaise, mustard, dill pickle relish, and ketchup in a bowl. Stir until well mixed and refrigerate.
  2. Caramelize the onions by heating a skillet over medium-low heat with butter, then add sliced onions with Worcestershire sauce and red wine vinegar. Cook until golden brown.
  3. Form the patties with ground beef, season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Handle gently and set aside.
  4. Cook the patties in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 4 minutes, flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until medium-well.
  5. Assemble the sandwich with buttered bread, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and patties topped with muenster cheese. Close with bread.
  6. Grill the sandwich in the skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown with melted cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, let ingredients meld and follow tips on caramelizing onions and cooking the patties for optimal flavor and juiciness.

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