A patty melt 🧀🥩 is a classic comfort sandwich—basically a cheeseburger meets grilled cheese.
What it is
- Beef patty (usually thin and well-seasoned)
- Caramelized onions
- Cheese (Swiss is traditional, sometimes American or cheddar)
- Rye bread
- Grilled in butter until crispy and golden
Classic Patty Melt (Quick Recipe)
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 8 slices rye bread
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- Butter
Instructions
- Caramelize onions
Cook onions slowly in butter over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until deep golden (20–25 min). Set aside. - Cook patties
Form beef into thin oval patties. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook in a hot skillet 2–3 min per side until browned. - Assemble
Butter one side of each bread slice.
Layer: bread (butter-side down) → cheese → patty → onions → cheese → bread. - Grill
Cook sandwiches on medium-low until bread is golden and cheese is melted, flipping once.
Variations
- Diner-style: Add a swipe of mustard or special sauce
- Cheesy: Mix Swiss + American
- Bold: Add sautéed mushrooms or use sourdough
If you want, I can give you a step-by-step diner version, smash-style patty melt, or air fryer method 😋
