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A plate with a stacked grilled cheese and caramelized onion sandwich, surrounded by potato chips, with a bowl of sauce and more chips in the background.

Classic Patty Melt

Chef Jenn
The Patty Melt brings together juicy beef, melty cheese, rich caramelized onions, and crispy, buttery bread for a satisfying sandwich with that cozy diner feel. It’s the ultimate way to combine your love of grilled cheese and burgers in one bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine American, Diner
Servings 4 servings
Calories 790 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Patty Melts

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 8 slices rye or sourdough bread
  • ¼ cup butter softened
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce divided
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Caramelized Onions

  • 2 cups onions thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons butter

For the Burger Sauce

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons yellow mustard

Instructions
 

  • Caramelize the onions by firstly melting butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Stir in balsamic vinegar and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Mix together the mayonnaise, pickle relish, ketchup, and mustard in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Shape the patties by combining ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Form into 4 oval patties that fit your bread slices.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side. During the last minute, add provolone and cheddar to each patty to melt.
  • Butter one side of each bread slice. Spread sauce on the unbuttered sides of 4 slices. Top each with a cheesy patty, caramelized onions, and another slice of bread, buttered side out.
  • Wipe out the skillet, return to medium heat, and griddle the sandwiches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Serve hot with extra sauce and pickles.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Rye brings that traditional deli flavor, but sourdough makes the outside extra crisp and golden.
  • Caramelize onions slowly over low heat to bring out their natural sweetness.
  • Light pressure with a spatula while grilling gives the bread that perfectly crisp crust.

Nutrition

Serving: 1patty meltCalories: 790kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 30gFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 31gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 177mgSodium: 1175mgPotassium: 576mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1144IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 323mgIron: 3mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword caramelized onions, cheesy burger sandwich, Comfort food, patty melt
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