Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with a French Onion Patty Melt, where savory caramelized onions and gooey melted cheese come together between crispy bread. This mouthwatering sandwich is perfect for cozy nights or as a crowd-pleaser at gatherings. With its rich flavors and simple preparation, you’ll find yourself making this delightful dish time and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 2 large sweet onions (such as Vidalia)
- 4 slices Swiss or Gruyère cheese
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 slices rye or sourdough bread
- ½ cup beef broth (low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add thinly sliced onions and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add flavor: Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce once onions are soft and starting to brown. Let simmer until liquid reduces slightly.
- Prepare the patties: Shape ground beef into four patties, seasoning generously with salt and pepper. Cook in a separate skillet over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes per side until browned.
- Melt the cheese: Place one slice of cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking; cover briefly to melt.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. In another skillet, place two slices butter-side down, add a patty topped with caramelized onions and another slice of cheese, then top with remaining bread slices (butter-side up).
- Grill to perfection: Grill each sandwich for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 275g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg