The Best Patty Melt Ever
A delightful combination of a juicy burger and grilled cheese sandwich, this Patty Melt is classic comfort food that brings warmth and joy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None specified
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 lb. Ground Beef (80/20 preferred)
- 4 slices Rye Bread
- 2 slices Muenster Cheese
- 2 slices Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tsp Mustard (divided)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce (divided)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- Pinch Salt
- Pinch Pepper
- 1 small Onion (sliced thin)
- 1 tsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dill Pickle Relish
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by slicing onions and setting out cheese.
- Caramelize the onions in a skillet with butter over medium heat for 15-20 minutes.
- Mix your beef with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Form the mixture into two patties, slightly larger than the bread.
- Cook the patties in a skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side, adding cheese on top to melt.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing mayo, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, relish, ketchup, and mustard.
- Assemble the Patty Melt with sauce, patty, caramelized onions, and top with another slice of bread.
- Grill the sandwich in butter for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Slice the sandwiches in half and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with fries or a side salad for a complete meal. Experiment with different cheese and add jalapeños for a spicy kick!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: patty melt, comfort food, grilled cheese, burger