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Patty Melt

A burger elevated with 2 types of cheeses and served on rye bread.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds of ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 1/2 black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon Seasoned Salt
  • 1 tablespoon grape seed oil
  • 16 slices Emmentaler Swiss cheese
  • 8 slices smoked gouda
  • 3 yellow onions sliced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons corn oil
  • 16 slices of rye bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet on medium high heat and melt the butter and corn oil.
  • Cook the onions for 15 - 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Add 1/4 cup of water towards the end of cooking to pick up all the bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Season the beef with the salt, pepper and seasoned salt.
  • Form into 8 patties.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon grape seed oil on medium heat.
  • Place the patties in the pan and cook for 4 minutes per side.
  • In the final minute of cooking, add 2 slices of the emmentaler and 1 slice of the gouda to the burgers. Cover with a top and cook for 1 - 2 minutes.
  • While the burgers are resting, butter one side of the rye bread.
  • Add the rye bread, butter side down, to the skillet and cook for 1 - 2 minutes until browned.
  • To serve, place the cheeseburger on the bread. Add as many grilled onions as you can fit.
  • Top with the 2nd piece of bread.
  • Serve and enjoy!