Patty Melt
Happy Friday! Tomorrow…Texans @ Chiefs, Commanders @ Lions. Sunday…Rams @ Eagles, Ravens @ Bills. Who do you like to make it to the Conference Championships? Make a sandwich and think about it.
Patty Melt
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
2 slices rye bread
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon butter
2 large onions, halved and sliced into half moons
2 cups Swiss cheese, grated
8 slices rye bread
1 tablespoon butter
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.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.Drain the fat reserving one teaspoon. put the onions in the skillet and brown lightly, 8-10 minutes.
4.Lay the patties raw side down on the onions. Reduce the heat and cook for approximately 5 minutes.
5.Remove everything, wipe out the pan.
6.Butter the bread, (or just put butter in the pan).
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.Two at a time, grill each sandwich. keeping the already done ones warm in a low oven.