French Onion Patty Melt
French Onion Patty Melt is a comforting sandwich that beautifully blends caramelized onions, savory ground beef, and gooey Swiss cheese between crispy rye or sourdough bread. Perfect for chilly evenings or satisfying weeknight dinners, this hearty meal is easy to prepare and guaranteed to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 2 large yellow onions, sliced
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices rye or sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of butter, and cook the sliced onions for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Shape the patties: While the onions cook, form ground beef into four 6-ounce patties. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the patties: In another skillet, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness. Place Swiss cheese on top during the last minute to melt.
- Assemble the sandwich: Butter one side of each slice of bread. Layer one slice butter-side down with caramelized onions and a patty topped with melted cheese; cover with another slice butter-side up.
- Grill: Cook in a skillet until both sides are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each side.
- Serve: Slice diagonally and serve with fries or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 320g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg