Description
Sizzling classic patty melt recipe brings diner-style comfort to home kitchens with caramelized onions and melted Swiss cheese. Juicy beef nestled between buttery grilled rye bread creates a nostalgic sandwich you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices rye bread
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) butter, divided
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Transform sliced onions into a rich, golden-brown delicacy by slowly simmering in olive oil over medium-low heat until they become soft and caramelized, approximately 15-20 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Season ground beef with salt and pepper, then form into two uniform patties. Cook in the same skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Generously spread softened butter on one side of each rye bread slice, ensuring complete coverage.
- Construct the sandwich by layering ingredients strategically: Place a Swiss cheese slice on the unbuttered bread surface, position the cooked beef patty, distribute caramelized onions evenly, add another cheese slice, and crown with the second bread slice (buttered exterior facing outward).
- Position assembled sandwich in a preheated skillet over medium heat. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure even browning and complete cheese melting. The exterior should transform into a crispy, golden-brown crust.
- Remove from heat, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while cheese remains luxuriously melted and bread maintains its crisp texture.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly over low heat to develop deep, sweet flavor without burning.
- Choose high-fat ground beef like 80/20 for juicier, more flavorful patties that won’t dry out during cooking.
- For gluten-free version, swap rye bread with gluten-free sourdough or cauliflower bread to maintain similar texture and taste.
- Consider using cast iron skillet for even heating and achieving perfect golden-brown crust on sandwich exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg