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Best Patty Melt Ever

Best Patty Melt Ever: Comfort Food Magic at Home

The Best Patty Melt Ever combines juicy ground beef, caramelized onions, and muenster and cheddar cheeses for an unbeatable comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 720
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Burger Patties
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Blend of 85/15 for juiciness.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Adds savory depth.
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Yellow mustard preferred.
For the Caramelized Onions
  • 1 large Onion Red or yellow onions both work.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For grilling.
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar Can substitute apple cider vinegar.
For the Sandwich Assembly
  • 4 slices Rye Bread Sourdough or French bread can be used.
  • 4 slices Muenster Cheese Can substitute provolone or havarti.
  • 2 slices Cheddar Cheese Swiss or American can be used.
For the Special Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt is a lighter alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Dill Pickle Relish Or sweet relish if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine mayonnaise, mustard, pickle relish, and ketchup in a bowl. Mix well and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet, add butter, onions, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar. Sauté for 20 minutes until golden-brown.
  3. In a bowl, combine beef, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Form into 2 patties.
  4. Cook patties in a skillet over medium-high heat for 4 minutes per side until browned and 160°F internally.
  5. Butter the bread, layer cheese, patty, onions, and more cheese, then place the other slice on top.
  6. Grill sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 980mgPotassium: 660mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best results, use a cast-iron skillet and don't overcook the patties for juiciness. Slow caramelization of the onions enhances sweetness.

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