The Perfect Grilled Cheese Patty Melt
A hearty twist on the classic grilled cheese, combining savory ground beef and creamy Colby-Jack cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 4 slices Colby-Jack cheese
- 4 slices rye or sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Shape the patties: Season ground beef with salt and pepper, divide into equal portions, and shape into 1-inch thick patties.
- Cook the patties: Preheat a skillet, add oil, and cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, adding cheese on top.
- Sauté the onions (optional): Melt butter in another pan, add sliced onions, and sauté until golden (5-7 minutes).
- Prepare the bread: Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- Assemble: Place bread in skillet, add patty with cheese and onions, and top with another slice of bread.
- Grill the sandwich: Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve hot.
Notes
Try mixing garlic powder with butter for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: grilled cheese, patty melt, sandwich, comfort food