Patty Melts with Secret Sauce

Classic Patty Melts

Switch up your burger game and make a patty melt for dinner (or lunch) this week. Layer caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and a perfectly thin burger patty between toasted bread for the BEST patty melt ever!

When I go to a diner, I almost always order a classic patty melt. There are a few variations on this sandwich, but the version I made here is what I consider the most authentic diner-worthy version.

A good, classic patty melt has a crispy crunchy bread, melted cheese, a thin beef patty, and salty and slightly sweet onions. It’s a perfect flavor and texture combo!

It’s a hearty sandwich, for sure, and is pure comfort food in my opinion.

It’s one of those sandwiches that I don’t really consider making at home very often, but then when I do make it I ask myself why I don’t make it more often?! It’s just absolutely delicious and the perfect mix of a grilled cheese and a good burger.

Ingredients

• 1 sweet yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 8 ounces 90/10 ground beef
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 slices sandwich bread
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• Mustard, optional

Method

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