Patty Melts
Description: 🍔🧀🍞 Patty Melts, a classic comfort food favorite, are the epitome of savory satisfaction, perfect for pairing with crispy fries and creamy slaw. This recipe elevates the traditional patty melt by infusing it with layers of flavor and texture, resulting in a sandwich that’s crispy, gooey, and downright irresistible.
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Meat, < 30 Mins, Stove Top
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 502
- Fat Content: 23.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 151mg
- Sodium Content: 1024.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 34g
- Fiber Content: 4.1g
- Sugar Content: 6.9g
- Protein Content: 36.8g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lean ground beef |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1/2 | Pepper |
| 1 | Parsley |
| 1/4 | Thyme |
| 1/4 | Garlic powder |
| 2 | Onions |
| 4 | Butter |
| 2 | Swiss cheese |
| 4 | Bread slices |
Instructions:
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Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef, egg, salt, pepper, parsley, thyme, and garlic powder. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Form the mixture into 4 patties.
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Cook Patties: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties to the skillet and cook until they are browned on both sides and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.
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Saute Onions: In a separate medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions to the skillet and sauté until they are soft and lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes.
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Prepare Bread: While the patties are cooking, toast the bread slices until they are golden brown. Place the toasted bread slices on 4 serving plates.
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Assemble Patty Melts: Once the patties are cooked, place each hot patty on a slice of toasted bread. Top each patty with a slice of Swiss cheese, allowing it to melt slightly from the heat of the patty. Then, evenly distribute the sautéed onions over the cheese.
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Season to Taste: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the assembled patty melts according to your taste preferences.
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Serve: Serve the patty melts immediately while they are hot and gooey, alongside your favorite sides such as fries and slaw.
Additional Tips: For an extra indulgent touch, consider spreading Thousand Island dressing on the inside of the bread slices before assembling the patty melts. To achieve a crispy exterior, fry the assembled sandwiches in butter until golden brown, akin to grilling a cheese sandwich. Enjoy the melty goodness of these patty melts for a satisfying meal that hits all the right notes of flavor and comfort.
