Description
Sizzling sandwich magic happens when classic patty melt merges juicy beef, melted swiss, and caramelized onions between buttery grilled rye bread. Comfort cuisine perfection awaits when you craft this irresistible diner-style favorite with simple ingredients and love.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb (450 grams) ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
Cheese and Bread:
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices rye bread
Seasonings and Extras:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Transform sliced onions into a rich, caramel-hued delicacy by gently sautéing them in a harmonious blend of butter and olive oil. Sprinkle a whisper of salt and allow the onions to slowly soften and develop a deep, sweet complexity over medium heat, stirring periodically until they achieve a gorgeous golden-brown transformation. Transfer the caramelized onions to a separate dish.
- Craft lean beef patties with a delicate touch, molding them slightly larger than the bread to account for natural shrinkage during cooking. Season the meat generously with salt and pepper. Sear the patties in the same skillet over medium-high heat, creating a robust exterior while maintaining a juicy interior. Splash Worcestershire sauce during the final moments of cooking to infuse a tangy depth of flavor.
- Layer the culinary masterpiece by arranging rye bread as a foundation. Drape Swiss cheese slices on each bread piece, followed by the perfectly cooked beef patties. Generously distribute the caramelized onions, then crown with another layer of melting Swiss cheese. Complete the sandwich construction by topping with remaining bread slices.
- Prepare an exterior coating by spreading mayonnaise across the outer surfaces of the bread, which will create a tantalizingly crisp, golden crust. Melt additional butter in the skillet and carefully position the assembled sandwiches. Toast each side until the bread turns a rich, amber brown and the cheese becomes luxuriously molten.
- Present the patty melts freshly sliced, accompanied by crisp pickles or a complementary dipping sauce that enhances the sandwich’s robust flavors. Serve immediately to capture the peak of culinary perfection.
Notes
- Master caramelization by stirring onions frequently and using medium-low heat to prevent burning while developing deep, rich flavor.
- Create perfectly sized patties by gently pressing the center with your thumb to prevent bulging and ensure even cooking throughout.
- Enhance crispiness by using mayonnaise instead of butter on bread exteriors, which provides a more consistent golden-brown crust and richer taste.
- Transform this classic recipe into a gluten-free version by substituting rye bread with gluten-free alternatives like cauliflower bread or lettuce wraps for low-carb diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg