classic patty melt

Name: Classic Patty Melt
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise (I like Duke's); 2 tablespoon(s) ketchup; 1 tablespoon(s) grated onion; 1 tablespoon(s) sweet pickle relish; 1/8 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, plus more for bread, divided; 1 large onion, cut in half and sliced; 1 pound(s) ground beef; 1 teaspoon(s) Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder; 8 slice(s) rye bread or sourdough; 8 - thick slices Swiss cheese (preferably baby Swiss); pickles, optional

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on May 31, 2024

This mouthwatering good classic patty melt combines beef patties grilled to perfection with plenty of sweet melt-in-your-mouth caramelized onions, homemade thousand island dressing, and plenty of melted Swiss cheese. The flavor is even better than the old diners and dives that your parents took you to.

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One of our favorite sandwich recipes that brings back old-world diner charm with grilled onions, Swiss Cheese, and a homemade thousand island dressing.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise (I like Duke's)
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon grated onion
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons butter, plus more for bread, divided
1 large onion, cut in half and sliced
1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
8 slices rye bread or sourdough
8 - thick slices Swiss cheese (preferably baby Swiss)
pickles, optional

How To Make classic patty melt

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, grated onion, pickle relish, and paprika.

Step 2

Place 2 tablespoons butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until golden brown, approximately 10-15 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Plate the onions and cover to keep warm. For more caramelization, cook longer.
Step 3

Mix ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Divide into four equal portions and form patties. Preheat the skillet and cook over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through the cooking process.
Step 4

Spread a little more than 1 tablespoon of dressing on each slice of bread. Place a piece of Swiss cheese on each slice of bread. Add the browned onions and one beef patty to four of the slices. Top with the remaining slices to form four sandwiches.
Step 5

Butter the top side of the bread and place butter side down in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook until golden brown. Butter the other side of the bread before flipping. Flip and brown the other side until golden brown and the cheese is melted. (It is helpful to cover the skillet with aluminum foil while it is browning.)
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