Description

This Patty Melt recipe is a classic diner favorite that’s easy to make at home! Juicy beef patties, melted Swiss cheese, and sweet caramelized onions are sandwiched between buttery slices of grilled sourdough bread. It’s a simple yet satisfying comfort food that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

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4 tablespoons salted butter, softened
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 pound 80/20 ground beef
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
8 slices sourdough bread
8 slices Swiss cheese
1 1/2 cups caramelized onions

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Instructions

Make Spread: Combine softened butter and mayonnaise in a small bowl until smooth.
Form Patties: In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, onion powder, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Divide into 4 portions and shape into thin patties. Sprinkle with remaining ½ teaspoon salt.
Cook Patties: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in batches until no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Assemble Sandwiches: Spread one side of each bread slice with the butter-mayonnaise mixture. Layer half the bread slices with cheese, a patty, and caramelized onions. Top with remaining cheese and bread slices.
Grill Sandwiches: Wipe out the skillet and return to medium-low heat. Cook sandwiches until golden brown and cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes per side.
Serve: Cut each patty melt in half and serve immediately.

Notes

You can use any type of cheese you like, but Swiss is classic for a patty melt.
If you don’t have caramelized onions, you can use thinly sliced raw onions, but they won’t be as sweet and flavorful.
For a variation, try adding a fried egg to each sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 patty melt
Calories: 700
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 1500mg
Fat: 45g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 120mg