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Best Patty Melt Ever

Best Patty Melt Ever: Ultimate Comfort Food Delight

Experience the Best Patty Melt Ever, a comforting and customizable meal that blends savory grilled beef, caramelized onions, and rich cheeses all nestled in crispy rye bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Patties
  • 1 lb Ground Beef (85/15) Can substitute with turkey or plant-based alternatives.
For the Onions
  • 1 Onion Red or yellow onions work best; consider adding sautéed mushrooms.
For the Bread
  • 4 slices Rye Bread Can substitute with sourdough or French bread.
For the Cheeses
  • 4 oz Muenster Cheese Can substitute with Swiss or provolone.
  • 4 oz Cheddar Cheese Can substitute with Gouda or Havarti.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Mustard Use Dijon for a sharper kick.
  • 1 cup Burger Sauce Mix mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, ketchup, and mustard.
For Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce Use low-sodium for a healthier option.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Caramelizing
  • 1 tbsp Butter Can substitute with olive oil.
  • 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used if needed.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Burger Sauce by mixing mayonnaise, mustard, dill pickle relish, and ketchup in a medium bowl. Refrigerate to meld flavors.
  2. Caramelize Onions by heating butter in a skillet over medium-low heat, adding sliced onions and Worcestershire sauce, cooking for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Form Patties by shaping ground beef into two equal patties and seasoning with salt, pepper, and mustard.
  4. Cook Patties in the skillet over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes on each side until they reach 160°F.
  5. Assemble the Patty Melt by buttering one side of the rye bread, layering burger sauce, cheese, onions, and patties, and topping with another slice of bread.
  6. Grill the sandwiches over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 36gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best flavor, follow all preparation steps and consider customizing ingredients to suit your preferences.

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