Ultimate Patty Melts
- 15m Prep Time
- 10m Cook Time
- 20m Ready In
A griddled sandwich combining a thin beef patty with Swiss and American cheeses, caramelized onions, and mayonnaise on rye bread. It's a gooey, crispy twist on a classic burger.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lbs ground beef chuck
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 4 rye bread
- 3 Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup caramelized onions
- 3 American cheese
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Estimated based off 5 of 7 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).
Vitamins & minerals
- Calcium: 3244 mg
- Iron: 2.9 mg
- Magnesium: 142 mg
- Phosphorus: 2951 mg
- Potassium: 627 mg
- Zinc: 16.4 mg
Let's Prepare
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Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1/2 lbs ground beef chuck
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 4 rye bread
- 3 Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup caramelized onions
- 3 American cheese
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Divide the ground beef into two equal portions and shape each into a thin patty, making them slightly larger than the slices of rye bread. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Season the patties with ¼ teaspoon each of kosher salt and black pepper. Cook the patties for 2 minutes per side, then transfer them to a plate and set aside.
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Step 2.
Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel and return it to medium-low heat. Spread 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise evenly on one side of each of the 4 slices of rye bread. Place 2 slices of bread, mayonnaise side down, in the skillet. Top each with 1½ slices of Swiss cheese, one cooked beef patty, ¼ cup of caramelized onions, and 1½ slices of American cheese. Place the remaining 2 slices of bread on top, mayonnaise side up.
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Step 3.
Wrap the bottom of a small skillet in aluminum foil and place it on top of the sandwiches to press them down. Cook until the bread is golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Serve immediately.