GRILLED PATTY MELTS WITH SMOTHERED ONIONS

Grilled Patty Melts with Smothered Onions image

Grill the rye, slice the Swiss and pile on the onions for a burger extraordinaire!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef or ground turkey
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
8 slices rye bread
4 slices (3/4 oz each) Swiss cheese
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced, separated into rings
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper

Steps:

Heat gas or charcoal grill. In medium bowl, mix all patty melt ingredients except bread and cheese. Shape mixture into 4 patties, about 3/4 inch thick. Refrigerate while cooking onions.
In 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions in oil, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in salt and pepper; keep warm.
Place patties on grill rack over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until meat thermometer inserted in center of patties reads 160°F. Add bread slices to side of grill for last 5 minutes of grilling, turning once, until lightly toasted. Top patties with cheese. Cover grill; cook about 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Place patties on bread; top with onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g