Classic Patty Melt
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this **Classic Patty Melt** recipe, a timeless diner favorite packed with savory goodness. Featuring perfectly seasoned ground beef patties, golden caramelized onions, and gooey, melted Swiss cheese layered between slices of buttery, crisp rye bread, every bite is a symphony of textures and flavors. A slather of tangy Thousand Island dressing adds a zesty twist that ties it all together. This patty melt is quick to prep, taking just 15 minutes, and is ready to serve in under an hour, making it a family-friendly option for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it hot, and pair it with a side of crispy fries or a fresh salad for a nostalgic meal that’ll leave everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for fans of classic sandwiches, this recipe is a deliciously satisfying blend of hearty ingredients and simple cooking techniques.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 8 slices rye bread
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 0.5 cup Thousand Island dressing
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the thinly sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Remove the onions from the skillet and set aside.
While the onions are cooking, season the ground beef with the salt and pepper. Divide the beef into four equal parts and form each into a patty slightly larger than your bread slices.
In the same skillet, increase the heat to medium-high and add the patties. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until nicely browned and cooked to your desired level of doneness.
Remove the patties from the skillet. Clean the skillet if necessary and reduce the heat back to medium.
Butter one side of each slice of rye bread using the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.
To assemble each patty melt, place a slice of Swiss cheese on the unbuttered side of a piece of bread, top it with a cooked beef patty, a generous scoop of caramelized onions, a tablespoon of Thousand Island dressing, another slice of Swiss cheese, and finally another piece of bread with the buttered side facing out.
Place the sandwiches back into the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, cut them in half if desired, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3004 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.6 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.1 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 529 mg | 176% | |
| Sodium | 5892 mg | 256% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.6 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.1 g | ||
| Protein | 167.0 g | 334% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 2531 mg | 195% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2202 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
