The Best Patty Melt Ever
A nostalgic comfort food delight featuring juicy beef patties, melted cheese, and crispy, buttery rye bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None specified
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb. Ground Beef
- 4 slices Rye Bread
- 2 slices Muenster Cheese
- 2 slices Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tsp Mustard (divided)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce (divided)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- Pinch Salt
- Pinch Pepper
- 1 small Onion (sliced thin)
- 1 tsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dill Pickle Relish
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tsp Mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the onion mixture: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Add the sliced onions with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook for about 10-15 minutes until golden and soft. Add 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce and 1 tsp red wine vinegar.
- Form the patties: Shape the ground beef into two 1/2 inch thick patties, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook the patties: Heat a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat, add butter, and cook the beef patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, adding cheese on top during the last minute.
- Assemble the patty melt: Spread mayonnaise and mustard on the bread, layer with patties and caramelized onions, and top with another slice of bread.
- Grill the sandwich: Cook the assembled sandwich on a griddle or skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from heat, let it rest for a minute, slice, and serve with fries or salad.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses and add toppings like bacon or jalapeños for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: patty melt, comfort food, sandwich