Description
This Double-Decker Patty Melt Grilled Cheese delivers a satisfying crunch with two juicy beef patties, caramelized onions, and melted Swiss cheese sandwiched between slices of buttery rye bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick-cut rye bread
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramelized Onions by cooking sliced onions slowly until deep golden brown, then mixing with Worcestershire and mustard.
- Form and Season the Beef Patties by shaping ground beef into four ¾-inch patties with a center dimple and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Patties to Medium by searing in a hot skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until an internal temperature of 160°F is reached.
- Assemble the Sandwiches by stacking bread, cheese, onions, and two patties per sandwich to create a double-decker structure.
- Butter and Grill the Exterior by spreading butter on outer bread slices and cooking in a skillet until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Rest and Serve by letting the sandwiches sit for 3-5 minutes before slicing diagonally.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet to maintain crispness. Freeze wrapped sandwiches for up to 2 months.