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Best Patty Melt Ever

Best Patty Melt Ever: Your Ultimate Comfort Food Fix

The Best Patty Melt Ever combines mustard-grilled patties with melty muenster and sharp cheddar, all nestled in crisp rye bread.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Burger Patties
  • 1 pound Ground Beef (85/15) provides main protein
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce enhances umami flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Caramelized Onions
  • 1 large Onion red or yellow
  • 2 tablespoons Butter adds richness
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar cuts through sweetness
For the Sandwich Assembly
  • 4 slices Rye Bread can substitute with sourdough
  • 2 slices Muenster Cheese melts beautifully
  • 2 slices Cheddar Cheese offers sharpness
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard delivers a tangy kick
For the Burger Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dill Pickle Relish provides sweet and tangy punch
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup balances flavors

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, dill pickle relish, and ketchup. Stir until well blended and creamy, then refrigerate for at least 5 minutes.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add thinly sliced onions and season with Worcestershire sauce and red wine vinegar. Cook slowly for about 20 minutes until caramelized.
  3. Shape ground beef into two equal patties, season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook in a hot skillet for about 4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Butter one side of each slice of rye bread. In the skillet, layer cheese, burger sauce, caramelized onions, and a cooked patty. Top with another slice of bread.
  5. Grill the sandwich for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Let it rest for a minute before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with different cheeses or toppings like sautéed mushrooms or jalapeños for extra flavor.

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