DINER-STYLE PATTY MELTS: A beef patty on rye bread, what's not to love?
This mouthwatering diner selection will fill you up in the best way.

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Title: Diner-Style Patty Melts
Categories: Beef, Cheese, Breads, Vegetables
Yield: 2

2 md Yellow onions, sliced
2 tb Butter
Salt & fresh ground pepper
1 lb Ground chuck
4 sl Ementhal (Swiss) cheese
4 sl Rye bread w/caraway seed
Softened butter to spread
- on bread
Mayo, Dijon mustard, fry
- sauce, etc. (optional)

Melt butter in cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add
onions, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook until
golden brown and caramelized, stirring frequently, about
20 - 25 minutes. Remove to plate and set aside.

Form ground beef into 2 patties (6 - 8 ounces each)
roughly the shape of the bread slices. Handle as
minimally as possible. Season liberally with salt and
pepper. Add a little butter to cast iron pan and cook
patties about 3 - 4 minutes a side for medium-rare.
Remove to plate and wipe skillet clean.

Prepare melts: arrange bread slices on cutting board and
butter top sides. Flip bread over and top each piece
with a slice of Swiss cheese. Mound grilled onions on
two slices and then place beef patties on top of onions.
Flip remaining bread slices/cheese over top of of beef
patty. Gently press down on sandwich to help meld
together.

Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat and add a bit of
butter. Place patty melts in pan, gently press down, and
grill until golden brown. Carefully flip melts, press
down again, and grill the other side, cover with lid to
help cheese melt. Remove to board and cut in half. If
desired, swipe with mayo or other topping and serve.

RECIPE FROM: https://thehungrybluebird.com

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