Patty Melt
A juicy beef patty topped with melted cheese and caramelized onions, sandwiched between toasted bread slices. This classic diner favorite is easy to make at home with just a few ingredients.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 slices bread
- 4 slices cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice the 1 large onion. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the onion, and cook until soft and golden, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- 2
Divide the 1 lb ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape into thin patties. Season both sides with the 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
- 3
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F). Remove and set aside.
- 4
Butter one side of each of the 8 bread slices with the remaining 1 tbsp butter. Place 4 slices buttered-side down on the skillet.
- 5
Top each bread slice with 1 slice of cheese, a cooked patty, and a quarter of the caramelized onions. Cover with the remaining bread slices, buttered-side up.
- 6
Cook the sandwiches for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet or griddle
- spatula
- knife
- cutting board
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