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French Onion Patty Melt with golden rye bread and melted Swiss cheese
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French Onion Patty Melt

If you love a warm, cheesy sandwich, the French Onion Patty Melt is a must-try! This dish brings together melty Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and juicy beef patties all nestled in buttery rye bread.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 650kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Griddle

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 large Onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 8 slices Rye bread
  • 4 tablespoons Butter, softened
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Caramelize the onions: In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, sugar, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 20-25 minutes. Stir in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the liquid is mostly absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Prepare the patties: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until just combined. Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
  • Cook the patties: In a separate skillet, cook the patties over medium-high heat until they reach your desired level of doneness, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Assemble the patty melts: Preheat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Butter one side of each slice of rye bread. Place 4 slices of bread, butter side down, on the skillet or griddle. Top each slice with a slice of Swiss cheese, a beef patty, caramelized onions, another slice of Swiss cheese, and another slice of bread, butter side up.
  • Cook the patty melts: Cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • Serve: Serve hot and enjoy your delicious French Onion Patty Melt!

Notes

Serve hot with fries, salad, or soup. Store leftovers wrapped in foil or an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal | Fat: 40g