Description
Gooey melted cheese and caramelized onions elevate classic Grilled Cheese Patty Melts to comfort food stardom. Perfectly toasted rye bread cradles juicy beef patties, creating a nostalgic diner-style sandwich packed with irresistible flavor you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (450 g) 85% lean ground beef
- 6 slices Colby-Jack cheese (or your favorite melting cheese like cheddar or Swiss)
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Montreal-style steak seasoning
Bread and Fat:
- 6 slices white bread (you can swap for sourdough or whole grain if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
Instructions
- Blend ground beef with parsley, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Montreal steak seasoning, mixing gently to maintain meat tenderness. Create three patties slightly larger than bread slices, anticipating slight shrinkage during cooking.
- Preheat griddle to medium heat. Cook patties 4-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 160°F, ensuring thorough cooking. Transfer cooked patties to resting area.
- Butter one side of bread slices. Layer unbuttered side with cheese, cooked patty, additional cheese, then top with second bread slice, buttered exterior facing outward.
- Return griddle to medium heat. Position assembled sandwiches on cooking surface, grilling 6-10 minutes total. Rotate midway to achieve uniform golden-brown exterior and completely melted cheese.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the ground beef to maintain a tender, juicy patty that melts in your mouth.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the patties reach the safe internal temperature of 160°F, preventing any foodborne illnesses.
- For a lighter version, swap regular bread with whole wheat or use lettuce wraps to reduce carbohydrate intake while keeping the delicious essence of the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg