homemade patty melt

Homemade Patty Melts that are just as good as your local diner&#x27;s are not only possible, but pretty simple too thanks to a gas griddle!

Griddle Patty Melt

beef

salt and pepper

onion,

Swiss cheese

bread (rye

Preheat your gas griddle or your cast-iron skillet...

Preheat your gas griddle or your cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Slice the onion, and set aside. Place the...

Slice the onion, and set aside. Place the oil onto the griddle and let heat up. Toss the onions on and cook, turning frequently, until the onions are cooked and browned and tender (but not mushy). Set aside and scrape off the griddle.

Portion the ground beef into four patties that...

Portion the ground beef into four patties that are elongated. You'll be smashing them down when they get on the griddle for that perfect diner-style crust. You want them in the shape of a fat hot dog, essentially.

Season the patties with salt, pepper, and garlic...

Season the patties with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place onto the grill and smash down with a press or a sturdy griddle spatula.

Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, or...

Cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, or until there is a dark brown crust.

Flip once, and top with cheese. Cover with...

Flip once, and top with cheese. Cover with a melting lid (see recommended products below) and let the cheese melt.

Lightly toast your bread, and place the patty...

Lightly toast your bread, and place the patty on top. Serve hot!

One of our favorite sandwich recipes that brings back old-world diner charm with grilled onions, Swiss Cheese, and a homemade thousand island dressing.

Classic Patty Melt

mayonnaise (I like Dukes)

ketchup

onion

sweet pickle relish

smoked paprika

salt

black pepper

garlic powder

Worcestershire Sauce

rye bread

Swiss cheese (preferably Baby Swiss)

Butter

Pickles (optional)

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, grated onion, pickle relish, and paprika.

Place 2 tablespoons butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until golden brown, approximately 10-15 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Plate the onions and cover to keep warm. For more caramelization, cook longer. 

Mix ground beef, Worcestershire Sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Divide into four equal portions and form patties. Preheat the skillet and cook over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through the cooking process.

Spread a little more than 1 tablespoon of dressing on each slice of bread. Place a piece of Swiss Cheese on each slice of bread. Add browned onions and one beef patty to four of the slices.  Top with the remaining slices to form four sandwiches.

Butter the top side of the bread and place butter side down in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook until golden brown.  Butter the other side of the bread before flipping. Flip and brown the other side until golden brown and the cheese is melted. It is helpful to cover the skillet with aluminum foil while it is browning.

Man I just love a good patty melt. This one is amazing too. Comfort food in a sandwich form.

Oh, my! Love me a patty melt! Thanks for reminding me how delicious they are! great recipe.

This was absolutely delicious &amp; my husband LOVED it! Thank you for the recipe!

You can’t go wrong with a good patty melt! :)

Thank you for making me look like a rockstar in my husband's eyes! He kept raving about how delicious this was. Definitely making this again and again.

This sandwich is just too good. My family loved it! Thanks so much.

Such a comforting winter's night sandwich!!! We loved it!

I am going to make this on the weekend.  It looks absolutely delicious.  Thank you.   *****

This sounds so good! The burger, the cheese, the onions -- what a fabulous combination of ingredients.

This classic patty melt is making my mouth water and wishing I had a bit now.  I know what is on the menu for this weekend.

This sandwich looks better than anything at a restaurant! Down right mouth watering!

This patty melt looks like a heaven to me! I am putting double amount of cheese :)

I grew up in diners in NYC and this patty melt is awesome. The burger is seasoned so well and it brings me right back to my fond childhood memories

Such a great sandwich to make at home! It's so tasty!

There is just nothing better than a good patty melt! The onions, the melty cheese, the toasty bread - perfection!

Wow. Just wow. This is exactly the kind of food I need right now! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful comforting dish. Love how toasty the bread gets!

Omg this is comfort food at its best!! Super satisfying and delicious!

Oh my this patty melt is so delicious and full of flavor! And yet so easy to make. Will definitely make again for memorial day perhaps!

hello lunch! This is bomb! I love the simplicity while still being so dang good to eat!

My mouth is watering just thinking about this. Can't wait to try it!

I've never made a patty melt at home. This was super easy and SO GOOD. We will be making it a bunch this winter. Thank you so much!

This made for the perfect dinner yesterday! My whole family loved it, going to have to make this classic more often :)

This is so good and hearty for breakfast! I love the easy recipe with simple ingreadient that turn into comforting food.

Patty Melts are a family favorite around here. This one looks PERFECT! Love the idea of using sourdough instead of rye. Delicious!

I've never actually tried a patty melt before but I'll definitely be trying this cheesy goodness soon :)

That melty cheese is calling my name! This is one of my favorite sandwiches and I can't wait to try this recipe!

The perfect recipe for when you try to learn an easy way to make patty melt. As easy as it is classic - great to save and keep handy!

One of my faves! I am so excited to try this! It looks SO GOOD!

Love this delicious and EASY patty melt! Such a great lunch idea!

Simple and delicious! Can't wait to try this one with my family.

This was so good... Love the caramelized onions on this!

WOW!!! I am so drooling over this melt. I cannot wait to make this.

This sandwich is always a hit in our home! So delicious!!

Yum! All the best things melted together!

This looks absolutely yummy. I need to try this soon! So hungry now!

Wow! I've been looking for something that tasted just like the one I had when I was young and this hit the spot!

This is surely mouth melting delicious. Love the toasted crispiness on the outside and the cheesy and gooey texture and juicy on the inside. Look so tempting too.

Absolutely lovely ... Reading all this made me hungry for this sandwich.

Oh my God this patty melt looks so mouthwatering.  Perfect to add with slices of tomatoes and lettuce, and served it with fries. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

You won't believe it but I have never made patty melt at home before. Really excited to finally give it a try!

A patty melt sounds so good right now. I used to love getting these at our local diner. Can't wait to try this at home too!

Now that is what I call a gourmet sandwich! So easy and delicious; the perfect comfort food!

This was SO good!! My kids really loved it! Thank you for the recipe!

Haven't had a patty melt in forever! I can't wait to make this -- it looks like the the ultimate classic comfort meal.

Tried this last night. Those onions were such a temptation. I snuck some of them before I had a chance to put the sandwich together. Of course, I tried with Swiss cheese first but I look forward to trying again with other cheeses to try different tastes. Thank you for the tasty recipe!

So delicious! Thank you for this amazing recipe!

I make Patty Melts all the time (or.. rather... once every three months..)  I love them.  I have not made your homemade Thousand Island sauce yet but will next time.

This is the best homemade thousand island I've ever eaten.

Yes it was the best.. My family of 6 loved it.. Best sauce ever!!!

This was soo yum! My kids would loved this classic patty melt :)  Thanks for the great recipe. 

This patty melt recipe looks delicious and reminds me of classic diner food. I can almost taste the juicy beef patty, melted cheese, and caramelized onions! Can't wait to try making this at home and enjoy it with some crispy fries. Yum!

Patty melts are one of my most commonly ordered sandwiches when I go out to eat. I like that your recipe doesn't add mushrooms and sticks with the more classic patty melt ingredients.

This is one of my favorite sandwiches! Something about the combination of toasty bread and buttery onions with the hamburger just makes my heart go pitter patter!

I love how your Classic Patty Melt recipe takes a simple sandwich to the next level with the perfect combination of flavors and textures. The melted Swiss cheese and caramelized onions are a game-changer!

You can never go wrong with a classic. Plus you can even give the classics a modern twist.

This is a 10 out of 10 recipe. Best patty melt I have ever had!

The Patty Melt recipe is most yummy. But the easy thousand island dressing has my heart! It's so convenient!

These were delicious, my hubby was raving all night! Thank you!

Read this to learn how to make a Patty Melt and you'll soon be slinging out juicy burgers from your kitchen like a short order cook, whenever the craving hits!

How to Make a Patty Melt

chuck

Cheddar cheese

butter ((divided))

mayo

Very lightly toast the bread to firm it up, then set aside.

Divide ground chuck into three equal portions and flatten each into a large rectangle, 1-2&quot; longer than the bread. (it will shrink during cooking) Then liberally salt and pepper each side of the meat.

In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add onions. Saute until browned. Remove and set aside.

Set skillet to medium high heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter then add hamburger patties,  working in batches as needed. Flip once and cook until the patties reach your desired degree of doneness.

While patties are cooking spread 1 tablespoon of butter to exterior of each piece of bread and spread the inside of slice for each sandwich with mayo. Place buttered side down and add a slice of cheese to each slice of bread.

Place the cooked patty on the non-mayoed side of bread, top with onions, and cover with the mayoed bread.

Place patty melts in a clean skillet on medium heat and let cook until the toasted bread turns golden brown and cheese has melted, flip and repeat. Then serve immediately.

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