Patty Melt

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 slices rye bread
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 2 cups swiss cheese, grated
  • 8 slices rye bread
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Directions

  1. 1
    Tear up the 2 slices rye bread into small pieces, add the 2 T. milk and spices. Mash well, then mix with the hamburger, form into 4 patties, forming into the shape of the bread. Poke a hole in the center to prevent plumping.
  2. 2
    In a large skillet melt 2 T. butter, add two patties and brown on one side only. Remove from pan and brown the other two.
  3. 3
    Drain the fat reserving one teaspoon. put in the onions in the skillet and brown lightly, 8-10 minutes.
  4. 4
    Lay the patties raw side down on the onions. Reduce the heat and cook for approximately 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Remove every thing, wipe out the pan.
  6. 6
    Butter the bread, (or just put butter in the pan).
  7. 7
    On 4 slices of bread, put 1/4 cup cheese, put a patty on, put another 1/4 cup cheese on top, and a big pile of onions. Top with the other 4 slices.
  8. 8
    Two at a time grill each sandwich. keeping the already done ones warm in a low oven.

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