PERFECT PATTY MELT

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This is from the PBS television show "Cooks Country" My all time favorite sandwich, it was dreampt up by some genius in the 50's, no one is sure just who!

Provided by pammyowl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 slices rye bread
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon butter
2 large onions, sliced
2 cups swiss cheese, grated
8 slices rye bread
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Tear up the 2 slices rye bread into small pieces, add the 2 T. milk and spices. Mash well, then mix with the hamburger, form into 4 patties, forming into the shape of the bread. Poke a hole in the center to prevent plumping.
  • In a large skillet melt 2 T. butter, add two patties and brown on one side only. Remove from pan and brown the other two.
  • Drain the fat reserving one teaspoon. put in the onions in the skillet and brown lightly, 8-10 minutes.
  • Lay the patties raw side down on the onions. Reduce the heat and cook for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Remove every thing, wipe out the pan.
  • Butter the bread, (or just put butter in the pan).
  • On 4 slices of bread, put 1/4 cup cheese, put a patty on, put another 1/4 cup cheese on top, and a big pile of onions. Top with the other 4 slices.
  • Two at a time grill each sandwich. keeping the already done ones warm in a low oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 865.4, Fat 49.3, SaturatedFat 23.9, Cholesterol 181.7, Sodium 1237.8, Carbohydrate 49.5, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 7, Protein 54.2

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