Description
This Irresistible Best Patty Melt Ever is a delightful twist on a classic burger sandwich, featuring juicy ground beef patties, perfectly caramelized onions, and a luscious blend of Muenster and Cheddar cheese, all nestled between crispy buttery rye bread slices. Topped with a tangy homemade burger sauce, this sandwich promises gooey, savory, and slightly sweet flavors that melt together beautifully in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the Patty Melt
- 1 lb Ground Beef (85/15 blend)
- 1 medium Onion (Red or yellow, thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 4 slices Muenster Cheese
- 4 slices Cheddar Cheese
- 4 slices Rye Bread
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp Mustard (for seasoning patties, Dijon or yellow)
For the Burger Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dill Pickle Relish
- 1 tbsp Mustard
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
Instructions
- Prepare Burger Sauce: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, dill pickle relish, and ketchup until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill until ready to assemble your patty melts.
- Caramelize Onions: Heat butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions along with Worcestershire sauce and red wine vinegar. Cover the skillet and let the onions cook slowly for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until they soften and turn a rich golden brown.
- Form Hamburger Patties: Divide the ground beef into two equal portions. Shape each into a round patty slightly larger than your bread slices. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and a little mustard for extra flavor.
- Cook Patties: Heat a clean skillet over medium-high heat. Place the patties in the skillet and cook for approximately 4 minutes on each side or until they reach medium-well doneness, ensuring the patties are browned on the outside but juicy inside.
- Assemble Patty Melts: Butter one side of each slice of rye bread. In the same skillet, place two slices butter-side down. Spread a generous layer of the prepared burger sauce on the bread, then layer with Muenster and cheddar cheese slices, caramelized onions, and the cooked patties. Top with the remaining bread slices, butter-side up.
- Grill Sandwiches: Cook the assembled sandwiches in the skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing lightly. Grill until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese has fully melted inside. Remove from heat and let sit for a minute before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use an 85/15 blend of ground beef for the perfect balance of juiciness and flavor.
- Caramelizing onions slowly enhances their natural sweetness, elevating the overall taste of the sandwich.
- If you prefer, substitute Cheddar cheese with Swiss or American cheese for a different flavor profile.
- Butter the bread generously to achieve a crispy, golden crust when grilling.
- Adjust the amount of pickle relish and ketchup in the burger sauce to suit your personal taste.
- Cooking patties to medium-well ensures they stay juicy without being too rare or dry.
