A patty melt on rye bread

Patty Melt

A beef patty and caramelized onions with melted cheese on buttery rye bread, griddled.

By Recipes Editorial Team Published August 18, 2026

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Total Time: 40 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 560 kcal

Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ lb ground beef (about 680 g)
2 onions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
8 swiss or cheddar cheese slices
8 rye bread slices
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Cook the onions in butter over low heat until caramelized, 15 minutes.
Form the beef into 4 thin patties, season with salt and pepper, and cook through.
Butter the bread; build with patty, onions, and cheese.
Griddle in a skillet over medium heat until golden and the cheese melts.
Cut and serve.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories: 560 kcal
Protein: 32g
Carbs: 36g
Fat: 32g
Fiber: 3g

Tips

Caramelize onions slowly for sweetness.
Use thin patties so they cook in the press.

Variations

Add sautéed mushrooms.
Use sourdough instead of rye.

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