Who doesn’t love a patty melt?
Well, besides vegetarians, people who don’t like rye bread, people who don’t eat onions, or anyone observing a low-fat diet.
Which begs the question: Why can I never begin a cooking post like a normal person?
Okay, I’ll just put it a different way: I love patty melts. In case you don’t know the strict definition, a patty melt is a beautiful, luscious, delicious cross between a grilled cheese and a hamburger. Cooked, golden brown onions are a signature ingredient and while any bread can be used, rye is the classic choice.
Absolutely, positively to die for.
To start, violently grab an onion.
Whack it in half…
Then cut off one end, peel off the skin…
And slice them up! Not too thick, not too thin.
Grab a tablespoon of butter…
Throw it into a skillet over medium-low heat…
And throw in the onions, honey baby!
Stir them around, then let them cook slowly while you get everything else ready. Just remember to stir them from time to time so they won’t get all oogie.
(Name that movie.)
Grab some ground beef.
Sprinkle in salt…
Pepper…
And several dashes of Worcestershire sauce!
Smush it all together with your hands until it’s all combined…
Then form the meat into patties.
Real quick-like: stir the onions! They’re looking pretty.
Then throw another tablespoon of butter into a separate skillet…
And cook the patties over medium to medium-high heat.
Meanwhile, back at the onions…
Give ’em a quick stir, and mmmm. They’re looking great.
Flip the burger, then let it go until it’s done!
How do you like your burgers, by the way? We’re a medium well household.
Medium rare steaks. Medium well burgers.
Amen.
Okay, to make the patty melt, melt butter in a clean skillet and throw in a piece of rye bread. Swirl it around so the outside surface really soaks up the butter. Then (not pictured because I’m an airhead) lay a piece of Swiss cheese on the bread.
Grab a good amount of onions…
And lay them on the patty.
Then lay the patty on the cheese…
And add a second slice of Swiss.
Let the first side get nice and golden brown and crisp…
Then flip it to the other side. (Psst. Add a little more butter to the pan before you flip it to make sure the other side gets nice and crisp, too!
Yummy, yumalicious, yummy. Now all you have to do is let the other side get crisp and make sure all the cheese is totally melted and divine.
Important note: This is not something you’ll want to eat if you’re on a diet.
But the good news is…
You can easily share it with someone you love. Half a patty melt is usually all you need!
Here’s the recipe, guys. Make one (or two) this week!
