Classic Patty Melt

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Learn how to make a basic patty melt with this quick and easy recipe. I used Jewish rye bread but any bread will work as long as it's rye. I double the cheese but feel free to use 1 slice per patty melt.

patty melts on plate with French fries
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
3
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 large onion, sliced

  • 6 teaspoons mayonnaise

  • 6 slices rye bread

  • 6 slices sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Meanwhile, spread 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.

  4. Place 3 slices bread mayonnaise-side down in the skillet. Top each with 1 slice of cheese, 1 beef patty, 1/3 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.

    patty melt close up

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

822 Calories
54g Fat
37g Carbs
46g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 822
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 54g 69%
Saturated Fat 26g 128%
Cholesterol 178mg 59%
Sodium 1358mg 59%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 46g 92%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 482mg 37%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 547mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.