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Classic Patty Melt

A delightful combination of juicy beef patties, melted cheese, and toasted bread, perfectly crisped to golden brown.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 700
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patty Melt
  • 6 slices rye bread You can substitute with whole wheat or sourdough.
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened For buttering the bread.
  • 1 pound ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise For the sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup For the sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon real bacon bits
  • 1 teaspoon sweet relish
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 6 slices cheddar cheese Can substitute with Swiss or American.
  • 6 slices Provolone cheese

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Butter one side of each slice of rye bread and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, black pepper, sea salt, and onion powder. Mix well and shape into three patties.
Cooking
  1. Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned, then reduce heat and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  2. Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, bacon bits, relish, and sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. In a separate skillet, place one slice of buttered bread butter-side down, top with cheese and a patty, then spread sauce on the unbuttered side of another slice of bread and place on top.
  4. Grill the sandwich for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the bread is toasted and cheese is melted.
  5. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Serving
  1. Remove the patty melts from the skillet, slice in half, and serve hot.

Notes

Serve with crispy fries, coleslaw, or a side salad. Wrap and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days, reheat in a skillet or microwave.