Classic Patty Melt Recipe
- by Omaha Steaks
- Last updated Mar 7, 2023
An oldie but a goodie! This classic patty melt recipe may be simple to prepare, but don’t let that fool you. The flavors achieved by combining earthy and malty rye bread, gooey and nutty Swiss cheese, soft and sweet sautéed onions, creamy mayo, and a perfectly seasoned and beefy burger will have you wishing you made two (and you can grant that wish by simply doubling the recipe!). So hit the rewind button on your menu and take your taste buds back to a simpler – and more delicious – time.
Why We Love This Omaha Steaks Burger Recipe
Three words: Big. Beefy. Burger. To get the best experience out of this flavor-packed classic patty melt recipe, you need to make sure you’re using the best burger. And a classic like this deserves a burger from America’s Original Butcher: the Omaha Steaks Burger. Incredibly juicy and big on savory flavor, these 6 oz. bun-busting circles of heaven have a mouthwatering homemade texture that will blow any other frozen burger you can get out of the water and rival even your best homemade patties. These burgers are also super-versatile and 100% guaranteed to satisfy no matter how you cook them! Not sure which method is right for you? Check out our guide on How to Cook a Burger 4 Ways.
Before You Start
Safely thaw your juicy and savory Omaha Steaks Burger either overnight in the refrigerator or by placing sealed patties in cold water for 30 minutes or until completely defrosted via our quick-thaw method.
Tools You’ll Need Before You Start
- 1 Large Pan
- 1 Medium Pan
- Your Choice of Burger Preparation
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Classic Patty Melt
Ingredients
Sautéed Onions
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Classic Patty Melt
- 1 Omaha Steaks Burger
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 slices rye bread
- 1 oz. sliced Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons sautéed onions
- Omaha Steaks Seasoning
Instructions
Sautéed Onions
- Prepare your sautéed onions by adding 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a medium-sized pan and bringing it to medium-high heat. Sauté onions until slightly caramelized and tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Classic Patty Melt
- Season the Omaha Steaks Burger with Omaha Steaks Seasoning and cook via your preferred method to your desired doneness.
- Spread 1/2 tablespoon of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of rye bread.
- Grill the bread with mayonnaise-side down in pan.
- Melt the sliced Swiss cheese on the bread slices.
- Put the burger and the sautéed onions between the melted cheese.
- Cut in half and serve.
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