How to Make a Patty Melt

The patty melt is a classic diner food that combines elements of the burger, the Reuben and the grilled cheese. You can create authentic patty melts at home with good ingredients and plenty of butter.

Ingredients

• Onion
• Ground beef
• Butter/olive oil
• Swiss cheese
• Rye bread
• Worcestershire sauce
    Set two heavy skillets on your stovetop. Seasoned cast iron skillets are best, because they impart flavors similar to those in a dinner grill. Turn one burner to medium heat
  
  

  Cut an onion in half. Slice it into rings. A quarter of an onion per sandwich is required. 
  
  

  Melt two tbsp. of butter in the first skillet. You can also use olive oil or canola oil in place of butter. 

  
  

  Place your onion rings in the skillet. Stir them around until they are covered in oil or butter. Then, allow them to cook without stirring for 10 minutes. 

  
  

  Flip the onions onto the opposite side with a spatula. Let them cook without stirring on this side for 10 minutes. 

  
  

  Turn the onions again. Adjust the temperature to a low setting. Stir them occasionally until they appear caramelized, approximately 15 minutes.