Description
Delicious grilled cheese patty melts combine classic sandwich elements with hearty burger flavors. Melted cheese, caramelized onions, and perfectly seasoned beef create a comfort meal that satisfies deep hunger cravings you will devour eagerly.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground beef
Cheese and Bread:
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices rye bread
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 slices provolone cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Slowly transform onions into a rich, golden delicacy by heating olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Gently stir thinly sliced onions for 15-20 minutes until they become deeply caramelized and develop a luxurious amber color.
- Create savory beef patties by combining ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly mix the seasonings and shape into four thin, uniform patties.
- Cook beef patties in the same skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, ensuring a perfect golden-brown exterior and complete internal cooking.
- Prepare sandwiches by spreading butter on one side of each bread slice. Layer the unbuttered side with cheese, cooked beef patty, caramelized onions, and an additional cheese slice. Crown with a second bread slice, buttered side facing outward.
- Transform sandwiches into crispy masterpieces by grilling in a preheated skillet or griddle at medium heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, applying gentle pressure with a spatula to achieve a perfectly golden, crisp exterior and melted cheese interior.
- Slice the patty melts diagonally and serve immediately, accompanied by classic sides like crisp fries, tangy pickles, or a fresh, vibrant salad.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly over low-medium heat to develop rich, sweet flavor without burning, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning.
- Use freshly ground beef with higher fat content like 80/20 for juicier, more flavorful patties that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Choose sturdy bread like sourdough or thick-cut white bread that can withstand grilling and hold sandwich ingredients without falling apart.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular bread with gluten-free bread and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg