Patty Melt

Directions

1. 1
   Combine beef, salt and pepper and mix lightly.
2. 2
   Shape into 2 patties.
3. 3
   In a greased heavy frying pan, grill hamburger patties over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes per side for rare and 6 minutes per side for medium.
4. 4
   Add vegetable oil to pan and then onions.
5. 5
   Saute onions until soft and golden brown.
6. 6
   Top 2 slices of bread with hamburgers, then with onions, a slice of cheese and remaining slices of bread.
7. 7
   Lightly butter outside of sandwich and grill on a griddle or in a heavy frying pan until brown on both sides and cheese is melted.
8. 8
   (If you prefer, you can make sandwich with rye toast and melt the cheese under a broiler.)