French Onion Patty Melt

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!