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Cheesy Patty Melt For Easy Dinners With Melted Cheese And Browned Ground

Cheesy Patty Melt for Easy Dinners

Cheesy Patty Melt for Easy Dinners layers thin beef patties, caramelized onions, and American cheese between butter-griddled white bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Patties
  • 1 pound ground beef 90% lean
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Onions
  • 1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened, divided
Assembly
  • 8 slices sturdy white sandwich bread thick-cut
  • 8 slices American cheese

Equipment

  • 12-Inch Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Butter Knife
  • Instant-Read Thermometer

Method
 

Cook the Patties and Onions
  1. Mix the ground beef with 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Form into four thin oval patties about 1/3 inch thick.
  2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until soft and browned at the edges.
  3. Transfer the onions to a plate. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook the patties in a single layer for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until browned and 160°F in the center.
Assemble and Grill
  1. Spread the remaining softened butter over one side of each bread slice.
  2. Build four sandwiches with one beef patty, one-fourth of the onions, and two cheese slices inside each.
  3. Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Grill the sandwiches buttered-side down in two batches for 2 to 3 minutes, until the bottoms are deeply golden.
  4. Flip the sandwiches, cover the skillet, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more, until the second side is browned and the cheese is fully melted.
  5. Rest the sandwiches for 2 minutes, then slice and serve hot.

Notes

Refrigerate cooled patty melts for up to 3 days. For the best texture, freeze the cooked patties and onions separately for up to 2 months and assemble with fresh bread when ready to eat.