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Crispy Grilled Cheese Patty Melts

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy grilled cheese patty melts featuring juicy seasoned beef patties, melted sharp cheddar cheese, and caramelized onions on golden, buttery bread. Perfect comfort food for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese (or Swiss, provolone, Gruyère)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 slices rye or sourdough bread
  • Dijon mustard (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the onions: Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a small pan over medium-low heat. Add thinly sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until golden and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Set aside.
  2. Make the beef patties: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to avoid tough patties. Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into oval patties roughly the size of the bread slices. Press a small dimple in the center of each patty.
  3. Cook the patties: Heat skillet over medium-high heat and melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add patties and cook 3-4 minutes per side for medium doneness. When flipping, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover the pan briefly to melt the cheese, about 1 minute. Remove patties and keep warm.
  4. Butter the bread: Spread softened butter evenly on one side of each bread slice; this will be the outside for grilling.
  5. Assemble sandwiches: On the unbuttered side of 4 bread slices, spread a thin layer of Dijon mustard if using. Layer caramelized onions over the mustard, then place a cheesy beef patty on top. Top each with another slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
  6. Grill the sandwiches: Heat skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in the pan and cook 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula until bread is golden brown and crispy and cheese is melted inside. Lower heat if bread browns too quickly.
  7. Serve immediately: Slice each sandwich in half diagonally and enjoy hot.

Notes

Do not overmix the beef to keep patties tender. Use room temperature butter for easier spreading and better melting. Slow caramelize onions for best flavor. Control heat to avoid burning bread. Press sandwiches lightly while grilling. Let patties rest 2-3 minutes after cooking to keep juices inside. Can bake sandwiches at 375°F for 10-12 minutes as an alternative method.

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Keywords: grilled cheese, patty melts, sandwich, comfort food, crispy bread, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, quick recipe

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