Classic Patty Melts
A diner icon of beef, deeply caramelized onions, and Swiss cheese griddled between buttery slices of toasted bread.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1.25 lbs ground beef
- 2 onions
- 8 slices bread
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Thinly slice the onions. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until deep golden, about 18 minutes.
- 2
Mix the Worcestershire, salt, and pepper into the beef and shape into 4 oval patties sized to your bread.
- 3
Push the onions aside and cook the patties over medium-high heat, 3 minutes per side, then remove everything from the pan.
- 4
Butter one side of each bread slice. Build sandwiches butter side out with Swiss, patty, onions, more Swiss, and the top slice.
- 5
Griddle the melts over medium heat, 3 minutes per side, pressing gently until golden and the cheese is fully melted.
- 6
Slice diagonally and serve hot with pickles or fries.
