Patty Melt Recipe
This easy Patty Melt Recipe delivers a diner-style sandwich packed with juicy beef, caramelized onions, and gooey melted cheese — all grilled between buttery, golden rye bread. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser for lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 8 slices rye bread
- 8 slices Swiss cheese or cheddar
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Thousand Island dressing for spreading
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: In a skillet over medium heat, cook sliced onions in 1 tablespoon of butter until soft and golden brown, about 8 minutes.
- Form and season patties: Divide ground beef into 4 thin, wide patties. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Cook the patties: In the same skillet, cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side until cooked through and browned. Set aside.
- Assemble the sandwiches: On each slice of bread, place cheese, cooked patty, caramelized onions, and more cheese. Top with another slice of bread.
- Grill the melts: Spread softened butter on outer sides of each sandwich. Grill in a skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Slice in half and serve hot with fries, pickles, or your favorite dipping sauce.