Michael Symon's Patty Melt

A simple sandwich!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Michael Symon

This sandwich had everything you like about a burger but with more flavor.

things you'll need.

ingredients

kitchenware

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step 1

ingredients

instructions Preheat a griddle to medium-high heat.
step 2

ingredients 2 pounds 80/20 Ground Beef
Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
8 slices Swiss Cheese

instructions Shape ground beef into 8 patties. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook them on griddle for 3 to 4 minutes per side, for medium. Top patties with cheese after flipping. Remove when cheese has melted and set aside.
step 3

ingredients Butter
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 Onion (sliced)

instructions Add two tablespoons of butter and olive oil to the griddle and add the onions. Cook until onions have softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from griddle and set aside.
step 4

ingredients 1/3 cup Ketchup
1/3 cup Mayonnaise
3 tablespoons Pickle Relish

instructions Mix together the ketchup, mayonnaise, and pickle relish.
step 5

ingredients 16 slices Rye Bread

instructions Assemble burger patties onto a slice of the bread. Top with some of the onions, and the smear of the ketchup mixture. Top with another piece of bread.
step 6

ingredients Butter (plus more to brush griddle)

instructions Brush griddle with more butter, and place sandwich onto the griddle. Once this side is golden brown and crisp, brush butter onto the top slice of bread and then flip the sandwich over. Cook this side until golden brown and crisp and the cheese has melted. Repeat with remaining ingredients and serve.
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