Classic Patty Melt

Makes 2 Sandwiches

Call it a burger...call it a sandwich...call it whatever you want, but the classic Patty Melt is an amazingly simple combination of deliciousness. Learn how to make it and save yourself a trip to Denny's.

Ingredients

• 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 5 tablespoons butter
• Olive oil
• 1 lb of ground beef
• Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper
• 4 tbsp of soft butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• 4 slices rye bread

Directions

1. Cook sliced onions in 1 tablespoon each butter and olive oil until caramelized and soft - about 10 minutes
2. Stir in Worcestershire, remove from heat
3. In a large bowl, mix ground beef with garlic powder and season with salt & pepper
4. Shape into 2 patties, each a little larger than the rye bread
5. Heat a pan on medium high heat, and cook patties in a little oil about 5 minutes
6. Flip and add 2 slices of cheese to each patty add cook an additional 3-4 minutes for medium rare
7. Meanwhile, butter one side of 2 pieces of the bread and place butter-side down in a non-stick pan
8. Place one patty on each slice of bread, then a generous layer of onions and top with remaining bread
9. Cook on medium until golden brown - then butter the top, flip and repeat
10. Remove, slice and eat