Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering comfort of a Classic Patty Melt, where juicy beef patties are perfectly paired with melted Swiss cheese and sweet, caramelized onions, all nestled between thick slices of buttery sourdough bread. This nostalgic diner favorite is not only simple to make but also offers endless customization options for any occasion. Enjoy the delightful crunch of grilled bread and the gooey richness of cheese with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 tbsp butter (divided)
Instructions
- Sauté onions: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Shape patties: While onions are cooking, form ground beef into four patties (about 1/3 lb each) and make a thumb indentation in the center.
- Cook patties: Remove onions from the skillet; add more butter if needed. Cook patties over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness.
- Assemble melts: Top each patty with a slice of Swiss cheese during the last minute of cooking. On toasted sourdough, layer a patty, caramelized onions, and another slice of cheese.
- Grill sandwiches: In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. Grill assembled sandwiches on medium heat for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve: Slice in half if desired and enjoy with pickles or fries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg