Description
Indulge in the classic comfort of patty melts, where juicy ground beef, melty sharp cheddar cheese, and sweet caramelized onions unite between crispy rye or sourdough bread. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these sandwiches are easy to customize, making them a crowd-pleaser that satisfies cravings. Get ready to savor every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large sweet onion
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices rye or sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp softened butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté sliced onion in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil until golden brown (10-15 minutes).
- In another skillet, form 6 oz patties from the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Assemble sandwiches by buttering one side of each bread slice. Place one slice butter-side down in a skillet, add a patty, top with onions and cheese, then cover with another slice (butter-side up).
- Grill on medium heat until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side), pressing gently with a spatula.
- Slice in half and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg