Classic Patty Melt
This classic patty melt is the perfect way to celebrate the dad's in your life. Loaded with caramelized onions, cheese and burger sauce.
Servings 4 patty melts
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 5 Tbsp. butter, divided
- 1 lb. ground beef (preferably 85/15)
- Salt and Pepper
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
- Classic burger sauce*
- 8 sourdough slices
Instructions
- Heat a skillet to medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter then add onions, stirring to coat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Season with salt and pepper and continue to cook, stirring so that they don't burn, for about 20 minutes. Set aside. Meanwhile, prepare the burger sauce.
- Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Form beef into 4 patties, a little larger than the size of your bread. Season the burgers with salt and pepper. Cook burgers, 3 to 4 minutes per side, until cooked through but still juicy. Top with sliced cheddar and allow to melt.
- Assemble the burgers. Butter one side of each slice of bread. Slather the insides of the bread with burger sauce then place cooked patties on the bread, divide onions between each burger and top with the additional bread. Wipe off any excess grease from the griddle or skillet and cook patty melts (butter sides) until bread is golden and crispy. Cut in half and serve.
- *Find the recipe for the classic burger sauce here: https://www.browneyedbaker.com/classic-burger-sauce/