Patty melts

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 slices rye bread (or sourdough or your preferred bread)
• 8 slices Swiss cheese (or American cheese)
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 4 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Optional: pickles, for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the Blackstone Griddle:
   • Preheat your Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat.
2. Caramelize the Onions:
   • Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the griddle.
   • Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Move the onions to the side of the griddle to keep warm.
3. Form the Patties:
   • While the onions are cooking, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form the ground beef into 4 equal-sized patties, making them slightly larger than the bread slices to account for shrinkage during cooking.
4. Cook the Patties:
   • Add the patties to the griddle and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Remove the patties from the griddle and set aside.
5. Assemble the Patty Melts:
   • Place a slice of cheese on each slice of bread. Add a cooked patty on top of half of the bread slices with cheese.
   • Top each patty with caramelized onions and another slice of cheese.
   • Place another slice of bread on top to form a sandwich.
6. Grill the Sandwiches:
   • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the griddle. Once melted, place the assembled sandwiches on the griddle.
   • Cook the sandwiches for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
7. Serve:
   • Remove the patty melts from the griddle and let them rest for a minute before slicing them in half.
   • Serve with pickles on the side if desired.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 700
• Protein: 38g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Fat: 42g
• Saturated Fat: 20g
• Cholesterol: 130mg
• Sodium: 980mg
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 6g

Enjoy your classic and delicious Blackstone Patty Melts, perfect for a hearty meal!