Description
The Patty Melt with Caramelized Onions is a comforting sandwich that combines juicy, savory beef patties with sweet, tender caramelized onions and rich, melty Swiss cheese, all layered between perfectly toasted rye bread. This classic comfort food offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making every bite a deliciously indulgent experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices rye bread
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: Slice the yellow onions thinly. In a skillet over low heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add the onions along with a pinch of salt. Stir occasionally and cook for 30–40 minutes until the onions become deep golden brown, sweet, and soft.
- Prepare and Cook the Patties: In a bowl, gently mix the ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper just until combined. Form the mixture into thin, slightly oval-shaped patties. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 3–4 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked through.
- Assemble the Patty Melt: Butter one side of each rye bread slice with softened butter. On the non-buttered side of four slices, layer a slice of Swiss cheese, one cooked beef patty, a generous portion of caramelized onions, and another slice of Swiss cheese. Top each with another slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
- Grill the Sandwich: Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the sandwiches in the pan. Cook for about 3–4 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted. Press gently with a spatula to compact the sandwich and encourage even melting.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let rest for a minute. Slice and serve hot for the best gooey, savory satisfaction.
Notes
- Take your time with caramelizing onions to unlock their natural sweetness and avoid bitterness.
- Mix the ground beef gently to maintain tender and juicy patties.
- Butter the bread generously for a perfectly crispy, golden crust.
- Adding cheese on both sides of the patty enhances creaminess and holds the sandwich together.
- Use a heavy skillet or cast iron for even heat distribution and superior crisping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg