The Originators of Quick & Easy Cooking!
Old-Fashioned Patty Melts
(14 Votes)
Share This Recipe
- SERVES
- 2
- COOK TIME
- 20 Min
Everything about these Old-Fashioned Patty Melts is perfect, from the beef patty smothered in cheesy, oniony goodness, to the toasted and buttery rye bread. This sandwich is sure to have you saying "Ooh, it's so GOUDA!"
What You'll Need
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3/4 pound ground beef
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 4 slices rye bread
- 4 slices Gouda cheese
- 1/4 cup Thousand Island salad dressing
What to Do
- In a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter; saute onion 6 to 8 minutes, or until it starts to brown. Remove to a bowl and cover.
- Shape beef into 2 oval patties; sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, cook patties 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in center. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- Spread remaining butter over one side of each slice of bread. Place in skillet buttered side down, and toast until lightly browned.
- To assemble a sandwich, place a slice of cheese on a piece of toast, top with a beef patty, half the onion slices, and half the salad dressing. Top with another slice of cheese and piece of toast; repeat with second sandwich, then serve immediately.
Notes
We love some coleslaw as a go-along to this delicious sandwich, so why not make your own by whipping up a batch of our Country Coleslaw!
Share This Recipe
Thanks for your comment. Don't forget to share!
nopalito
Jan 24, 2023
OMG, just like the patty melts at Walgreen's lunch counter 50years ago. Beats any of the modern, confused patty melts.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
farmersdaughter
Nov 30, 2017
Couldn't give it 5 stars as written. I hate Thousand Island so I definitely left it off! I grill the onions, place them on the beef patty, fold it into an oval and pan grill it until done. I also make a grilled cheese with the rye bread/gouda cheese then pull it apart to add the beef/onion patty with a touch of roasted garlic aioli. Serve with sweet potato fries and the roasted garlic aioli as a dipping sauce. And, YES, Country Coleslaw!
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
achumley0003 3170634
Sep 30, 2017
The mom and pop diner I worked for when I was younger made Patty melts and they were really good. I can't wait to try this recipe. Hopefully, it is as good as I remember it being. This is going on my list of recipes to try soon.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
adievert 4688921
Nov 04, 2015
Howard I have made this recipe several times and it is delicious. Love those patty melts!
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
DRR4777 3703374
Jul 14, 2015
I just made this last week. Hubby and the kids gave it a big thumbs up. I didn't have Gouda so I made it with American cheese and a homemade Thousand Island dressing and grilled them in a panini pan (in place of step 4). I will be making this again soon!!
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
FoodieForever
Jan 19, 2015
This patty melt is awesome. Aside from the fact that I'm a huge fan of Gouda cheese, I think the combination of the caramelized onions and the dressing atop rye is so delicious. There are many more patty melts like this one in my future. yummy
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
djaysires 8365842
Feb 08, 2018
It is always nice to see a review by someone who actually made this recipe. Definitely going to try it now. THANK YOU!
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
Casitia
Oct 25, 2014
So good! Better than the Steak & Shake patty melt I always order! Like the poster's homemade dressing idea, will try that next time.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
growincarla 2384286
Feb 10, 2014
If it's a patty melt, shouldn't it be grilled or heated for the cheese to melt?
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
Dawn 5077626
Jun 18, 2014
The heat of the patty should melt the cheese, but you can do it the old fashioned way and melt cheese on the patty before removing from the pan.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
djxfour
Oct 18, 2013
This recipe is great just as is. I will be making again very soon.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
S48tal 8171427
Apr 12, 2013
I have to try this; but I have a tasty sauce that resembles the 'old fashion big mac sauce.' Combine 1 cup of mayonnaise (I use Hellmann's), 1/3 cup creamy French dressing, 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, 1 Tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon dried minced onion and salt and peeper to 'your taste.' Store in refrigerator; makes 1 and 1/2 cups. My husband and grandchildren love this on their hamburgers! Doesn't take long to fix, and sure is tasty! Thanks "Mr. Food" for all the 'very yummy recipes' and 'ideas.' Sincerely, 'little ole' Ohio cook'
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
msweesy
Apr 10, 2013
Diners in my hometown used mayo (more like Miracle Whip at most places) instead of the dressing.
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
prettygoodcook 0949373
Apr 10, 2013
I like the idea of using Thousand Island Dressing - maybe, even, in addition to the pickles, onions and mustard - and catsup, of course. Oh - we also like to put salsa on our burgers. But this recipe looks like a winner - will serve soon!
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
whosyournana 9622226
Nov 04, 2012
this is like the cheese burger a very good restrant in my city serves except they used pickles, onions, & mustard instead of 1000 isle dressing. will try the i000 isle dressing & grilled onion for a change
- REPLY
- WAS THIS HELPFUL? YesNo
- REPORT ABUSE
Report Inappropriate Comment
Are you sure you would like to report this comment? It will be flagged for our moderators to take action.
Thank you for taking the time to improve the content on our site.
LATEST TV RECIPE & VIDEO
Skillet Sausage 'n' Cabbage 
What could be better on a cold winter night than a skillet supper bursting with the hearty flavors of smoked sausage and cabbage? Nothing! And few can beat the ease of our Skillet Sausage 'n' Cabbage. This cabbage recipe is the perfect fill-you-up one-pot meal option for chilly autumn and winter evenings. Even the pickiest members of your family won't be able to resist this classic. The hearty combination of cabbage and sausage will keep you warm and satisfied, which is one of the reasons people love cabbage and sausage dinner recipes in the winter. Oh, it's so comforting!
You May Also Like
|
|
