Description
A nostalgic American sandwich with juicy grilled beef, melted Swiss and Cheddar cheeses, and a tangy mayo-ketchup sauce, all on toasted rye or brioche bread. Ideal for casual weeknights or elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
Ground beef – 1 pound (lean 85/15% recommended)
Large onion – 1 (thinly sliced)
Rye bread – 8 slices (or brioche buns if unavailable)
Swiss cheese – 4 slices
Cheddar cheese – 4 slices
Unsalted butter – for grilling
Ketchup – 1 tablespoon
Mayonnaise – 1 tablespoon
Sea salt – to taste
Black pepper – to taste
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
Form ground beef into four even-sized patties.
Place patties in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned on the bottom.
Add sliced onions to the skillet and cook until golden and caramelized, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
Drain excess beef fat from the pan.
Butter one side of each slice of rye bread (or brioche buns) and place the buttered sides down in the skillet.
Top each with a beef patty, a slice of Swiss cheese, and a slice of Cheddar cheese.
Spoon a bit of the caramelized onions onto each patty.
Top with the remaining sandwich pieces (buttered side up) and cook for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy on the bottom.
Carefully flip each sandwich and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the bread is crisp and the cheese is fully melted.
While the sandwiches cook, mix ketchup and mayonnaise in a small bowl.
Serve each patty melt with a dollop of the mayo-ketchup sauce on the side.
Notes
For a richer flavor, try substituting Swiss cheese with Gruyère.
Ensure the pan is not overcrowded to avoid steaming and to achieve a perfect crust.
Let the sandwiches rest on a wire rack for 2-3 minutes to maintain crispiness.
If unavailable, brioche or sourdough may substitute rye bread nicely.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg