Classic Patty Melt Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sandwich Base
01 -
Sweet yellow onion, thinly sliced (1 whole)
02 -
Unsalted butter, divided (2 tablespoons)
03 -
Apple cider vinegar (1 tablespoon)
→ Patties
04 -
Ground beef, 90/10 lean (8 ounces)
05 -
Salt (¼ teaspoon)
06 -
Black pepper (¼ teaspoon)
→ Assembly
07 -
Sandwich bread (4 slices)
08 -
Swiss cheese slices (4)
09 -
Yellow mustard (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Cook sliced onions in 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat for about 25 minutes until deep brown, stirring occasionally. Add vinegar in last 5 minutes of cooking.
02 -
Form beef into two thin 4-ounce patties shaped to match bread size. Season with salt and pepper. Cook in same skillet 3 minutes per side over medium-high heat.
03 -
Clean skillet and melt remaining butter. Coat one side of each bread slice with melted butter in the skillet.
04 -
Build sandwiches in skillet with buttered bread (buttered side down), Swiss cheese, patty, caramelized onions, more cheese, and top bread (buttered side up).
05 -
Cook sandwiches over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes per side until bread is golden brown and cheese melts completely.
06 -
Cut sandwiches diagonally and serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
01 -
Easy to scale recipe up or down
02 -
Can adjust heat if onions brown too quickly
03 -
Best served immediately while cheese is melted