Description
Cheesy grilled cheese patty melts combine hearty beef patties with melted swiss on toasted rye bread. Sizzling sandwiches deliver classic diner comfort with rich, savory flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of cheddar cheese
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 slices of bread (sourdough or rye recommended)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter (for cooking onions)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for grilling)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Optional: pickles, mustard, or any favorite toppings
Instructions
- Craft lean ground beef patties by blending salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Shape into 4 delicate, thin discs ensuring uniform thickness.
- Sear patties in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until thoroughly cooked. Transfer to a holding plate.
- Use the same skillet to transform onions into golden, sweet caramelized delights. Melt butter and cook onions on low-medium heat, stirring occasionally for 15-20 minutes until rich amber and silky.
- Prepare sandwich foundations by generously buttering bread exterior. Layer each sandwich with a cheese slice, perfectly cooked patty, luxurious caramelized onions, another cheese slice, then crown with a second buttered bread slice.
- Grill assembled sandwiches on a medium-heated skillet or griddle. Cook 3-4 minutes per side, rotating to achieve a crispy, golden-brown exterior and ensuring cheese melts into a creamy embrace. Serve piping hot for maximum flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef for a healthier version of the patty melt, which reduces overall fat content without compromising flavor.
- Try different cheese varieties like Swiss, provolone, or smoked Gouda to create unique taste profiles and add depth to the sandwich.
- Season patties generously and let them rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for achieving the perfect golden-brown crust and developing rich caramelization on both the patties and bread slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 567 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg