Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a French Onion Patty Melt, a delicious sandwich featuring caramelized onions, melted cheese, and juicy beef patties between crispy rye bread. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or casual gatherings and is sure to impress your family and friends with every savory bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 4 slices Swiss or Gruyère cheese
- 4 slices rye bread
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into four 6-ounce patties.
- Grill the patties in another skillet over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side. Place cheese on top during the last minute to melt.
- Stir balsamic vinegar into the caramelized onions and cook for an additional minute.
- Butter one side of each slice of rye bread. Assemble the sandwiches with the unbuttered side facing up: add a patty, melted cheese, and caramelized onions.
- Grill the sandwiches in the skillet butter-side down until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes), then flip and repeat.
- Serve hot with crispy fries or a fresh salad for an unforgettable meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping Swiss cheese for provolone or adding sautéed mushrooms. To keep bread crispy, toast it lightly before assembling the sandwich.