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Classic Patty Melt

Classic Patty Melt

Learn how to make a classic patty melt with this quick and easy recipe including ground beef and rye bread.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3 sandwiches
Calories 822 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

Beef and Seasoning

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Vegetables and Spreads

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 6 teaspoons mayonnaise

Bread and Cheese

  • 6 slices rye bread
  • 6 slices sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Season ground beef with salt and pepper; divide into 3 equal-sized balls. Shape each ball as close as possible to the shape of the bread. Make an indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to help keep them flat while cooking.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer onions into a bowl and set aside. Place beef patties into the same skillet and cook until desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Meanwhile, spread 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.
  • Place 3 slices bread mayonnaise-side down in the skillet. Top each with 1 slice of cheese, 1 beef patty, ⅓ of the onions, a second slice of cheese, and another slice of bread, mayonnaise-side up. Cook bread until golden brown and cheese has started to melt, 3 to 4 minutes. Flip each sandwich over and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the amount of cheese to your preference. Using Jewish rye bread is recommended but any rye bread will work.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 822kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 46gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 178mgSodium: 1358mgPotassium: 547mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 482mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Beef Sandwich, cheddar cheese, Classic Patty Melt, comfort food, Quick Recipe, Rye Bread
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