Patty Melt
Patty melts are the ultimate comfort food, blending juicy beef patties with melty cheese and caramelized onions between crispy, buttery bread. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or game nights with friends. The rich flavors and satisfying crunch will transport you back to your favorite diner, making every bite a nostalgic delight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb 80% lean ground beef
- 4 slices sourdough bread (thick)
- 4 slices Swiss or American cheese
- 1 large sweet onion (sliced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, shape ground beef into four patties and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In another skillet over medium-high heat, add remaining butter and cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Top each patty with cheese just before finishing.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. In a clean skillet, place one slice butter-side down, add a patty topped with onions, and finish with another slice of bread butter-side up. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty melt
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg