Description
Patty Melts are a comforting classic that combines juicy beef, gooey Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions between crisp, golden-brown bread. Topped with a deliciously tangy secret sauce, this sandwich is perfect for cozy evenings or casual gatherings. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you can recreate this nostalgic dish that evokes warm memories and hearty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (chuck and sirloin mix)
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: In a skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of oil and cook the onions until golden brown (10-15 minutes).
- Prepare the secret sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce until smooth.
- Cook the beef: Brown the ground beef in a separate skillet over medium-high heat; drain excess fat and season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the melts: Spread butter on one side of each slice of sourdough. Layer beef, caramelized onions, cheese, and top with another slice.
- Grill: Heat the skillet again and grill sandwiches until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes each).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (220g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg