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American Patty Melt


  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A classic diner-style sandwich with toasted rye bread, juicy beef patties, melted Monterey Jack cheese, and sweet caramelized onions.


Ingredients

  • Rye bread, 4 slices
  • Ground beef, 225 grams
  • Monterey Jack cheese, 4 slices
  • Yellow onion, 1 large
  • Unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons
  • Salt, 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season ground beef with salt and black pepper and form thin patties.
  3. Melt one tablespoon butter and cook onions until caramelized, then remove.
  4. Cook beef patties until browned on both sides.
  5. Assemble sandwiches with bread, beef, onions, and cheese.
  6. Toast sandwiches with remaining butter until golden and cheese is melted.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Cook onions slowly for best flavor.
  • Use moderate heat to avoid burning the bread.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Pan-Cooked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Fat: 32 g
  • Saturated Fat: 14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 26 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg

Keywords: patty melt, diner sandwich, beef sandwich, toasted rye