Description
A hearty, juicy patty melt with crispy rye, gooey Swiss and cheddar cheese, and caramelized onions. Quick, customizable, and perfect for weeknight comfort.
Ingredients
Ground beef, 1 lb (use 80/20 for juiciness; substitute with ground turkey)
Rye bread, 8 slices (use sourdough or whole wheat)
Swiss cheese, 4 slices (try Gruyère or provolone)
Cheddar cheese, 4 slices (use sharp for tang; swap with jack)
Onion, 1 large (thinly sliced; replace with red onion)
Mayonnaise, 2 tbsp
Ketchup, 2 tbsp
Relish, 1 tbsp
Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp
Unsalted butter, 4 tbsp (for brushing)
Instructions
Heat skillet over medium heat (12 inches recommended)
Cook ground beef 5-7 minutes until browned; drain excess fat
Add onions to same skillet, cook 4-5 minutes until caramelized
Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, and Worcestershire in a bowl; set aside for 5 minutes
Butter one side of all rye slices (1 tbsp per slice)
On unbuttered sides, layer Swiss, beef mixture, caramelized onions, cheddar, and sauce
Grill on buttered sides until bread is crispy and cheese is melted
Notes
For halal compliance, use beef instead of pork.
Adjust cheese types for dietary preferences.
Pair with slaw or roasted sweet potatoes for a balanced meal.
Save leftover sauce for future uses.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 180mg