Description
Sizzling grilled cheese patty melts bring classic diner comfort to your kitchen with melted cheddar, caramelized onions, and perfectly seasoned beef patties. Rich flavors meld between buttery toasted sourdough, promising a deliciously satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef (80-85% lean)
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 slices American cheese
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Bread and Other Ingredients:
- 8 slices bread (sourdough, rye, or white)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional Toppings: Pickles, mustard, or ketchup
Instructions
- Caramelize onions in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until deep golden and soft, approximately 10-12 minutes. Transfer to a separate plate.
- Shape ground beef into 4 uniform patties, seasoning generously with salt, pepper, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce for enhanced flavor.
- Cook beef patties in the same skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, ensuring internal temperature reaches desired doneness.
- Prepare sandwich assembly by spreading butter on one side of each bread slice, creating an outer crispy layer.
- Layer sandwiches strategically: place cheese slice on unbuttered bread side, position cooked beef patty, spread caramelized onions, add another cheese slice, and top with second bread slice.
- Grill assembled sandwiches in skillet over medium heat, applying gentle pressure with spatula to create even browning and crisp exterior.
- Cook each side for 2-3 minutes until bread turns rich golden brown and cheese melts completely, creating a deliciously gooey interior.
- Remove from heat, let rest briefly, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes
- Use high-quality ground beef with a fat content around 15-20% for juicier, more flavorful patties that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Caramelize onions slowly over medium-low heat to develop deep, sweet flavor without burning, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning.
- Choose sturdy bread like sourdough or Texas toast that can withstand grilling and won’t become soggy from meat and cheese moisture.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular bread with gluten-free sandwich bread and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 700 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg