Patty Melt Grilled Cheese (Print Version)

Golden bread holds beef patties, caramelized onions, gooey Swiss cheese—grilled to perfection for a classic meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Beef & Seasonings

01 - 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Onions

05 - 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Bread & Cheese

07 - 8 slices rye bread or sourdough
08 - 8 slices Swiss cheese or cheddar
09 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring frequently, until deeply caramelized and golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the onions from the skillet and set aside.
02 - While the onions cook, season the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Form the mixture into 4 thin, wide patties that match the size and shape of your bread slices.
03 - In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the patties are browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
04 - Place 8 bread slices on a surface and spread softened butter on one side of each slice. On the unbuttered side of 4 slices, add a slice of cheese, one beef patty, some caramelized onions, and another slice of cheese. Top with remaining bread slices, buttered side facing out.
05 - Preheat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place each assembled sandwich on the skillet, pressing gently. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden and crisp and the cheese is fully melted.
06 - Remove sandwiches from the skillet and slice each in half. Serve immediately while hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Full of melty cheese and juicy beef for ultimate comfort
  • Uses everyday ingredients you probably already have
  • Great for a quick weeknight dinner in under forty minutes
  • Flexible with bread and cheese options so you can work with what you have
02 -
  • High protein from beef and cheese to satisfy hunger
  • The caramelized onions offer natural sweetness and depth
  • Easily customizable with swaps like provolone or sourdough
  • Toasting on medium heat keeps cheese gooey without burning the bread
03 -
  • Butter the bread right to the edges for extra crunch in every bite
  • Pat down the sandwiches with your spatula while grilling to ensure even melting
  • And never rush the onions—slow caramelizing brings out their natural sweetness that makes the whole sandwich unforgettable

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