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Best Patty Melt Ever

The Best Patty Melt Ever: Your New Favorite Comfort Food

Discover the Best Patty Melt Ever, a classic American sandwich combining savory beef, gooey cheese, and 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: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patty
  • 1 pound Ground Beef (85/15) for juicy patties
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce enhances meat richness
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard adds tanginess
For the Onions
  • 1 large Onion red or yellow, caramelized
  • 2 tablespoons Butter unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar brightens sweetness
For the Cheese
  • 4 slices Muenster Cheese or provolone as substitute
  • 2 slices Cheddar Cheese adds sharpness
For the Bread
  • 4 slices Rye Bread classic choice
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Dill Pickle Relish or sweet relish
  • 1 tablespoon Ketchup adds sweetness

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine mayonnaise, yellow mustard, dill pickle relish, and ketchup in a mixing bowl. Stir well and refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
  2. Slice onions thinly and heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Add butter, Worcestershire sauce, and red wine vinegar. Cook onions for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Shape ground beef into two equal-sized patties and season with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
  4. Heat skillet over medium-high and cook patties for about 4 minutes on each side until browned.
  5. Butter one side of rye bread slices, spread burger sauce on unbuttered sides, layer with cheese, onions, and patties, then top with another slice of bread.
  6. Grill the sandwiches in the skillet over medium-high heat for about 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with different toppings or cheese varieties to suit your taste.

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