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Patty Melt Ever

The Best Patty Melt Ever: Comfort Food Your Way

The Best Patty Melt Ever combines juicy beef, caramelized onions, and cheese between crispy rye bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burger
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Prefer 85/15 for juiciness
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Adds umami flavor
  • 1 medium Onion Any variety works!
For the Bread
  • 4 slices Rye Bread Substitute with sourdough or French if preferred
For the Cheeses
  • 2 slices Muenster Cheese Melts beautifully
  • 2 slices Cheddar Cheese Offers a sharp bite
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Creamy base for burger sauce
  • 1 tbsp Mustard Enhances flavor
  • 1 tbsp Dill Pickle Relish Adds sweetness
  • 2 tbsp Ketchup Balances flavors
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp Butter For grilling
  • 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar For caramelizing onions

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Patty Melt Ever
  1. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, dill pickle relish, and ketchup. Stir well and refrigerate.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions, Worcestershire sauce, and red wine vinegar. Cook for about 20 minutes until caramelized.
  3. Shape the ground beef into patties, season with salt and pepper, drizzle with Worcestershire sauce and mustard, then cook for approximately 4 minutes on each side.
  4. Butter four slices of rye bread. In the skillet, place two slices butter-side down, add cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, beef patty, and muenster cheese, then top with remaining bread slice.
  5. Grill sandwiches over medium heat until golden brown, usually about 3-5 minutes per side, ensuring the cheese melts beautifully.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite cheeses or toppings like sautéed mushrooms. Store leftovers properly to maintain texture.

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