A Classic Patty Melt is a delicious blend of a hamburger and a grilled cheese sandwich, featuring a juicy beef patty, caramelized onions, melted cheese, all sandwiched between slices of buttery, toasted rye bread. It’s a diner staple that’s easy to make at home. Here’s how to prepare a Classic Patty Melt.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend for best flavor)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter, plus more for spreading
- 8 slices rye bread
- 8 slices Swiss cheese (or cheese of choice, such as cheddar)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce for the beef, mustard or Thousand Island dressing for the bread