Patty melt

A patty melt is a sandwich made up of a hamburger patty and grilled onions between two slices of bread, often rye bread. The sandwich is then grilled or fried.

The patty melt is said to have originated in the 1950s at a restaurant called The Rite Spot in Hollywood, California. The sandwich was created by owner Bert Gervais as a way to use up leftover hamburger patties. It quickly became a menu staple and was soon being served at other restaurants across the country.

Over the years, the patty melt has undergone some variations. Some recipes call for the addition of cheese, while others include mushrooms or green peppers. But the basic ingredients remain the same: a hamburger patty, grilled onions, and bread.

Advice

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When making patty melt sandwiches, it is important to use the right ingredients and techniques to achieve the perfect result. Start by using a hearty, flavorful beef patty that is cooked until it is golden brown. Then, use two pieces of rye bread, which can be lightly toasted for extra flavor. Butter one side of each piece of bread and place the beef patty between them. Top the patty with melted cheese and sautéed onions. Finally, grill the sandwich until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden. With these tips, you'll be sure to make an unforgettable patty melt sandwich every time!

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Recipes

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Portobello Patty Melts

  • salt
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • balsamic vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • onion
  • butter
  • clean portobello cap
  • rye bread
  • swiss cheese
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The BA Patty Melt

  • ground beef
  • ketchup
  • vegetable oil
  • salt
  • garlic powder
  • black pepper
  • onion
  • onion
  • cheddar cheese
  • swiss cheese
  • mayonnaise
  • rye bread
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Patty Melts

  • salt
  • ground beef
  • onion
  • butter
  • rye bread
  • swiss cheese
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Patty Melt

  • onion
  • ground beef
  • butter
  • rye bread
  • swiss cheese
  • pepper
  • salt
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Caramelized Kimchi Patty Melt

  • black pepper
  • garlic salt
  • salt
  • mayonnaise
  • kimchi
  • ground beef
  • butter
  • worcestershire sauce
  • sugar
  • oil
  • pepper jack cheese
  • rye bread
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Patty Melt

  • garlic powder
  • worcestershire sauce
  • onion
  • ground beef
  • butter
  • rye bread
  • swiss cheese
  • salt
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Kofte Patty Melt With Turmeric-Pickled Cauliflower

  • Patty Melt
  • ghee
  • shallot
  • serrano chile
  • lamb
  • diaspora co nagauri cumin
  • diaspora co nandini coriander
  • fennel seed
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • mint
  • black peppercorn
  • mayonnaise
  • white bread
  • Turmeric-Pickled Cauliflower
  • black mustard seed
  • diaspora co pragati turmeric
  • cauliflower
  • water
  • black peppercorn
  • diaspora co nandini coriander
  • salt
  • sugar
  • white vinegar
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Pork Patty Melts Recipe

  • salt
  • ground pork
  • fennel
  • onion
  • red pepper flake
  • swiss cheese
  • malt vinegar
  • olive
  • garlic
  • butter
  • white bread
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Patty Melt

  • caramelized onion
  • ground beef
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • worcestershire
  • pepper
  • salt
  • butter
  • mayonnaise
  • sourdough bread
  • swiss cheese
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Patty Melt

  • salt
  • ground beef
  • rye bread
  • cheddar cheese
  • onion
  • canola oil
  • butter

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
onion
butter
rye bread
swiss cheese
ground beef
mayonnaise
garlic
vegetable oil
garlic powder
black pepper
ketchup
cheddar cheese
pepper
worcestershire sauce
sugar
water
diaspora co nandini coriander
black peppercorn
white bread
olive oil
balsamic vinegar
soy sauce
clean portobello cap
ground chicken
vidalia
oregano
flat bread
chorizo
jarlsberg
garlic salt
kimchi
oil
pepper jack cheese
chuck
american cheese
ghee
shallot
serrano chile
lamb
diaspora co nagauri cumin
black mustard seed
diaspora co pragati turmeric
fennel seed
cauliflower
cilantro
mint
white vinegar
ground pork
fennel
red pepper flake
malt vinegar
olive
caramelized onion
onion powder
worcestershire
sourdough bread
canola oil

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • onion

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 77%

Common Ingredients

  • butter 69%
  • swiss cheese 62%

Usual Ingredients

  • onion 54%
  • rye bread 54%

Rarey Ingredients

  • ground beef 46%