Easy Patty Melt Recipe
Get ready for a delicious and satisfying meal with our Easy Patty Melt recipe. It's a classic dish that's perfect for any day of the week.
Equipment
- Skillet or griddle
- Spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Pan for caramelizing onions
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices rye bread
- Butter or oil for cooking
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, avocado, pickles
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little butter or oil.
- Form the ground beef or turkey into patties and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the patties in the skillet until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove the patties and set aside. In the same skillet, add a bit more butter or oil if needed and sauté the sliced onions until caramelized.
- Wipe the skillet clean and assemble the sandwiches. Place a slice of Swiss cheese on each slice of rye bread.
- Place a patty on one slice of bread, top with caramelized onions, and cover with the other slice of bread with cheese.
- Butter the outsides of the sandwiches.
- Heat the skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwiches until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve your Patty Melts hot and enjoy!