Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with a French Onion Patty Melt! This delightful dish combines the rich flavors of caramelized onions and gooey Gruyere cheese, layered over juicy beef patties and served on thick Texas toast. Perfect for casual dinners or cozy evenings, this melt brings the essence of classic French onion soup into a hearty sandwich that will quickly become a family favorite. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, this patty melt is sure to satisfy any craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 yellow onions (sliced thin)
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups Gruyere cheese (shredded)
- 12 slices Texas toast
- 8 teaspoons mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon (about 3 cloves) garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
Instructions
- Caramelize the onions by melting butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into eight square patties.
- Cook patties in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 1-2 minutes per side until browned.
- Toast four slices of Texas toast until golden brown.
- Prepare aioli spread by mixing mayonnaise, lemon juice, pepper, minced garlic, parsley, and ketchup in a bowl.
- Assemble the sandwiches with layers of cheese, patties, caramelized onions, and aioli between slices of Texas toast.
- Grill the sandwiches in a skillet until both sides are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg