Gourmet Patty Melt

Gourmet Patty Melt 🥩🧀🥪

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 for juiciness)
• Salt & black pepper
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 8 slices rye bread (or sourdough)
• 8 slices Swiss cheese (or Gruyère / Cheddar)
• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Caramelize the onions
   • Heat butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.
   • Add onions and cook 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deep golden.
   • Set aside.
2. Cook the patties
   • Season beef with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire.
   • Form 4 thin oval patties.
   • Cook in a hot skillet with olive oil 3–4 minutes per side. Remove.
3. Assemble
   • Butter one side of each bread slice.
   • Place bread butter-side down.
   • Add cheese, patty, onions, more cheese, and top with bread.
4. Grill
   • Cook on medium heat 3–4 minutes per side until bread is crisp and cheese melted.
5. Serve
   • Rest 1 minute, slice, and enjoy.

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Gourmet Tips

• Add a thin spread of garlic aioli or Dijon mustard inside
• Mix Gruyère + Swiss for deeper flavor
• Serve with fries or a crisp pickle 🥒

✨ Crispy, cheesy, and indulgent — a classic diner favorite elevated.