The Ultimate Diner Patty Melt

Buttery rye, sweet onions, oozing Swiss - the ultimate diner sandwich.

The diner patty melt is the ultimate comfort sandwich: a juicy beef patty, sweet caramelized onions, and oozing Swiss cheese pressed between slices of buttery rye. It works because every element is cooked with care, from the low and slow onions to the crisp, golden griddled bread. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home when you want diner flavor without leaving the kitchen.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 8 slices rye bread
• 8 slices Swiss cheese
• 4 tbsp butter, divided
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp sugar

Instructions

1. Melt 2 tbsp butter in skillet; cook onions 20 min until golden.
2. Season beef, form 4 thin patties; sear 2 min per side.
3. Top each patty with cheese; let melt off heat.
4. Butter one side of each bread slice; layer cheese, patty, onions, cheese, bread.
5. Griddle sandwiches 3-4 min per side, pressing, until deep golden.
6. Rest 2 min, slice in half, serve hot.

Nutrition

This recipe works out to about 775 calories per serving. For the full breakdown, protein, carbs, and fat included, save it in the Forkful app: nutrition is calculated automatically from the ingredient list.

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