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Ultimate Patty Melts

Ultimate Patty Melts

Cuisine:American

Course:Dinner

15m prep 10m cook 20m ready

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.

Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

Estimated based off 5 of 7 identified ingredients (per 100 g food data, scaled by amount).

Energy
1364 cal
Protein
110 g
Carbohydrate
41.1 g
Fiber
3.29 g
Sugars
5.63 g
Sodium
4771 mg
Total fat
83.1 g
Saturated fat
46.5 g
Monounsaturated fat
22.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat
6.51 g
Vitamins & minerals
  • Calcium: 3244 mg
  • Iron: 2.9 mg
  • Magnesium: 142 mg
  • Phosphorus: 2951 mg
  • Potassium: 627 mg
  • Zinc: 16.4 mg

Let's Cook

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

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