Patty Melts

Name: Patty Melts
Ingredients: 10 thin slices sweet onion; 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided; 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 slices rye bread; 2 tablespoons Thousand Island salad dressing; 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish; 2 slices process American cheese or Swiss cheese

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

10 thin slices sweet onion
2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 slices rye bread
2 tablespoons Thousand Island salad dressing
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 slices process American cheese or Swiss cheese

Directions

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In a
2

, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Remove and keep warm.
3

Shape beef into two oval patties; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, cook patties over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and meat juices run clear; drain. Remove and keep warm.
4

Spread remaining butter over one side of each slice of bread. Place in skillet, buttered side down, and toast until lightly browned.
5

Combine salad dressing and horseradish. On each of two slices of toast, layer a slice of cheese, a beef patty, and half of the onion and the dressing mixture. Top with remaining toast.