Description
Savor the ultimate comfort food with this patty melt recipe! Featuring a juicy beef patty, gooey melted cheese, caramelized onions, and toasted bread, this classic American sandwich is easy to prepare and fully customizable. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Ingredients
- Bread: Texas toast, rye, whole wheat, white, or sourdough.
- Ground Beef: Choose lean or fattier beef depending on your preference.
- Seasonings: Salt, pepper, and onion powder.
- Cheese: Provolone and cheddar (or your favorite).
- Sauce:
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp bacon bits
- 1 tsp sweet relish
- 1/2 tsp white sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Bread: Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Form & Cook Patties:
- Combine beef with salt, pepper, and onion powder.
- Shape into patties matching the bread size.
- Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side, then reduce heat to low and cook 5 more minutes.
- Make Sauce: Mix mayonnaise and ketchup. Add bacon bits, sweet relish, and sugar; stir until smooth.
- Assemble Sandwich:
- Spread sauce on the unbuttered side of half the bread slices.
- Layer cheese, patty, more cheese, and top with a second slice of bread (buttered side up).
- Toast Sandwich: In a skillet over medium heat, cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Add caramelized onions or sautéed mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Experiment with bread and cheese varieties for different tastes.
- Avoid microwaving to retain crispy bread texture when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
