Description
These Grilled Cheese Patty Melts combine juicy beef patties, caramelized onions, and melty cheese sandwiched between buttery grilled bread. A classic diner-style comfort food that’s crispy on the outside and irresistibly cheesy inside.
Ingredients
Beef Patties
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Caramelized Onions
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter (for onions)
Sandwich Assembly
- 8 slices rye, sourdough, or Texas toast bread
- 8 slices Swiss or American cheese
- 4 tbsp butter, softened (for grilling)
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring often, for 15–20 minutes until they become golden and caramelized. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Prepare Beef Patties: Form the ground beef into 4 thin oval patties. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder evenly.
- Cook Patties: In the same skillet used for onions, cook the beef patties over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes on each side until fully cooked through and browned.
- Butter Bread Slices: Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread. This side will be grilled to golden perfection.
- Assemble Sandwiches: On the non-buttered side of each bread slice, layer cheese, a cooked beef patty, caramelized onions, and more cheese. Top with another bread slice, buttered-side out.
- Grill Sandwiches: Using a skillet or griddle over medium heat, cook each sandwich for about 3–4 minutes per side, pressing slightly, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted thoroughly.
- Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the pan, slice in half, and serve hot for the best melty, crispy experience.
Notes
- Swiss cheese is classic, but cheddar or provolone also pair well.
- Keep the heat moderate to prevent the bread from burning before the cheese melts.
- For extra flavor, add a spoonful of burger sauce or thousand island dressing inside the sandwich.
- Leftover patties reheat well, making quick meals easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Griddling
- Cuisine: American
