Patty Melt Recipe

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Patty Melt
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  1. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium heat.
  2. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally until caramelized, about 20 minutes.
  3. Remove onions from pan and set aside.
  4. Lay rye bread flat on waxed paper on a baking sheet.
  5. Butter each slice of bread on the top side, dividing one tablespoon of the remaining butter among the 8 slices.
  6. Use less butter if wanting to cut down on calories.
  7. Flip them over and butter the other sides of the 8 slices, dividing the one tablespoon of butter among them.
  8. Reheat the skillet that cooked the onions.
  9. Toast bread on both sides in the skillet, until the bread is light gold, about 1 minute per side.
  10. Set the bread aside.
  11. Divide beef into 4 evenly sized pieces.
  12. Shape each into a patty about 1/2 inch thick.
  13. Season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper.
  14. Cook the patties about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare .
  15. Remove from skillet and assemble sandwiches.
  16. Lay out 4 slices of the toasted bread.
  17. Top each with 1/4 of the onion mixture, then a slice of cheese, a beef patty, and a second slice of cheese.
  18. Top with the remaining 4 toast slices.
  19. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in pan.
  20. Toast sandwiches on both sides, about 1 minute per side, until cheese is melted and toast is a golden color.
  21. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 782.41 Kcal (3276 kJ)
Calories from fat 390.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43.36g 67%
Cholesterol 204.48mg 68%
Sodium 633.16mg 26%
Potassium 898.45mg 19%
Total Carbs 40.27g 13%
Sugars 6.12g 24%
Dietary Fiber 5.34g 21%
Protein 59.27g 119%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 5.3mg 30%
Calcium 534.2mg 53%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 202.49 Kcal (848 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.22g 67%
Cholesterol 52.92mg 68%
Sodium 163.86mg 26%
Potassium 232.52mg 19%
Total Carbs 10.42g 13%
Sugars 1.58g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1.38g 21%
Protein 15.34g 119%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 1.4mg 30%
Calcium 138.2mg 53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.5
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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