Sometimes all you need is comfort food, and is there anything more comforting than melty cheese. While there are many vehicles to get that melty cheese, I would have to argue that pairing it with a hamburger patty and carbs is top-notch. You will love how easy this delicious patty melt recipe comes together.
Bread For Patty Melts
Patty melts are traditionally made with rye bread for its distinct flavor and hearty texture. Rye bread adds a tangy and slightly sweet flavor that complements the savory beef patty and melted cheese. It also is fairly sturdy and can hold up to the juicy patty and melty cheese. Sourdough bread, marbled rye, or Texas toast would also work.
Make the patties. Mix together the beef and seasonings. Shape into four patties that are roughly the size and shape of the pieces of bread. Sauté the onions. Melt the butter in a large skillet and cook the onions until they are translucent, about five to seven minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside. Cook the patties. Add the seasoned patties to the skillet and cook until desired doneness, about two minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and set aside. Put the sandwiches together. Butter one side of each slice of bread. Spread sauce, if using, on the other side of each piece. To the side with the sauce, add a slice of Swiss cheese, then the burger patties to each partial sandwich. Top with caramelized onions and add a piece of cheddar cheese. Top with a piece of bread, the sauce side touching the cheese and the buttered side up. Cook the sandwiches. Cook the sandwiches for two minutes on each side in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Enjoy!
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