Indulge in the delectable French Onion Patty Melt, a mouthwatering sandwich that’s bursting with flavor. This savory delight combines caramelized onions, juicy hamburger patties, Gruyere cheese, and a zesty aioli spread, all sandwiched between slices of toasted Texas toast. If you’re craving a hearty, satisfying meal, this patty melt is sure to hit the spot.
Ingredients
To make this delicious patty melt, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Patty Melt:
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 3 yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 pounds of ground beef
- 1 tablespoon of ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
- 2 cups of Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 12 slices of Texas toast
- 8 teaspoons of mayonnaise
Aioli Spread:
- 1/3 cup of mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 tablespoon of minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 1 teaspoon of fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon of ketchup
Instructions
Let’s create this flavorful French Onion Patty Melt step by step:
1. Caramelize the Onions
- In a medium skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat.
- Add the thinly sliced yellow onions and cook until they caramelize, stirring often. This should take about 15-20 minutes. Add water as needed to prevent burning. Remove the caramelized onions from the skillet and tent to keep them warm.
2. Prepare the Hamburger Patties
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form 8 square patties, each about 1/4 inch thick.
3. Cook the Patties
- Wipe out the skillet and set the heat to medium-high.
- Add the hamburger patties in batches (two at a time) and cook for 1-2 minutes per side. Remove the patties from the skillet and set them aside.
4. Toast the Bread
- Toast 4 slices of Texas toast and set them aside.
5. Create the Aioli Spread
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, pepper, minced garlic, fresh parsley, and ketchup to make the aioli spread.
6. Assemble the Patty Melts
- Top 4 untoasted slices of bread with Gruyere cheese, a hamburger patty, caramelized onions, a slice of toasted bread with aioli spread on both sides, more cheese, a second beef patty, more onions, and finish with a slice of bread.
- Spread 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise on the top slice of bread.
7. Cook the Patty Melts
- Wipe out the skillet and set the heat to medium.
- Add the assembled sandwiches to the pan with the mayo side down.
- Place a weighted pan on top to press the sandwiches firmly in the pan. Cook until golden brown, which should take about 3 minutes.
- Remove the weighted pan, spread 1 teaspoon of mayo on the top slice of bread, and flip the sandwiches carefully.
- Cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until the sandwiches are golden brown.
8. Serve and Enjoy
- Serve the French Onion Patty Melts while they’re warm and enjoy this flavorful delight.
Conclusion
The French Onion Patty Melt is a sandwich that’s sure to satisfy your craving for bold, savory flavors. The combination of caramelized onions, juicy beef patties, Gruyere cheese, and zesty aioli spread creates a taste sensation that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Get ready to savor every bite of this delicious creation!
French Onion Patty Melt
Indulge in the delectable French Onion Patty Melt, a mouthwatering sandwich featuring caramelized onions, juicy hamburger patties, Gruyere cheese, and a zesty aioli spread on toasted Texas toast.
Ingredients
For the Patty Melt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups Gruyere cheese, shredded
- 12 slices Texas toast
- 8 teaspoons mayonnaise
For the Aioli Spread
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
Instructions
Caramelize the Onions
- In a medium skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat.
- Add the thinly sliced yellow onions and cook until they caramelize, stirring often for about 15-20 minutes. Add water as needed to prevent burning. Remove the caramelized onions from the skillet and tent to keep them warm.
Prepare the Hamburger Patties
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form 8 square patties, each about 1/4 inch thick.
Cook the Patties
- Wipe out the skillet and set the heat to medium-high.
- Add the hamburger patties in batches (two at a time) and cook for 1-2 minutes per side. Remove the patties from the skillet and set them aside.
Toast the Bread
- Toast 4 slices of Texas toast and set them aside.
Create the Aioli Spread
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, pepper, minced garlic, fresh parsley, and ketchup to make the aioli spread.
Assemble the Patty Melts
- Top 4 untoasted slices of bread with Gruyere cheese, a hamburger patty, caramelized onions, a slice of toasted bread with aioli spread on both sides, more cheese, a second beef patty, more onions, and finish with a slice of bread.
- Spread 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise on the top slice of bread.
Cook the Patty Melts
- Wipe out the skillet and set the heat to medium.
- Add the assembled sandwiches to the pan with the mayo side down.
- Place a weighted pan on top to press the sandwiches firmly in the pan. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
- Remove the weighted pan, spread 1 teaspoon of mayo on the top slice of bread, and flip the sandwiches carefully.
- Cook for an additional 3 minutes, or until the sandwiches are golden brown.
Serve and Enjoy
- Serve the French Onion Patty Melts while they’re warm and enjoy this flavorful delight.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste. The patty melts are best served hot and can be paired with chips or a salad.
