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Cast Iron Patty Melts

Stacey – September 13, 2018 – 28 Comments

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There’s just something about a gooey, cheesy, buttery patty melt that hits the spot some days.  It’s comfort food to the max.  Both my mom and my wife list a patty melt near the top of their favorites and for good reason.  Buttery delicious sourdough bread (or rye, if that’s your thing) is topped with caramelized onions, a savory beef burger, two kinds of gooey melted cheese, and it’s dripping in a tangy sauce that is the perfect complement.  Do I have your attention yet?

Packages of Steak Burger fresh pattiesI’ve been wanting to share my recipe for patty melts for a while now, so when my friends at Holten Meats sent me some of their Chop House Certified Angus and Angus Sirloin 1/3 Pound Steak Burgers, I knew what I had to do.

Now, let me be clear about this. I’ve been a little bit of a snob when it comes to frozen burgers.  They just haven’t been my jam.  But these changed my mind.  Seriously.  Outside of them being incredibly convenient, these packed some serious flavor.  The ingredients on the Angus Sirloin burgers I used were just certified Angus beef, celery salt, black pepper, and rosemary extract.  There’s a lot to be said about knowing exactly what’s in your food.  Cooking meat for Patty MeltsNow, my favorite way to cook burgers when I’m not firing up the grill is in a cast iron skillet.  It gives the burgers that authentic flat top grill flavor.  You know what I’m talking about – those greasy spoon diner burgers cooker up by a guy in a paper hat.  You know where I’m going with this!

Sure, you can do it in another kind of skillet, but nothing beats cast iron for this one.

Sliced Patty Melt on wooden serving platterSome will argue that a true patty melt doesn’t have a sauce.  And they can’t just keep on arguing.  I’ll be over here with my fingers in my ears and my tongue sticking out.  Okay, not really.  Well, maybe…  I just love the flavor and extra gooeyness that the sauce gives my version.  I bet you will too.  Y’all enjoy!

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Cast Iron Patty Melt

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Author Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Ingredients

  • 2 large sweet onions, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 Chop House by Holten Angus Sirloin Steak Burgers
  • 8 slices thick cut sourdough or rye bread
  • 4 slices medium cheddar cheese
  • 4 slices swiss cheese

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat.  Add the onions and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until they are golden and soft - about 30 minutes.  
  • Make the sauce by combining the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper.  Set aside.  
  • Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.  Add two tablespoons of butter then cook the burger patties according to the package instructions.  Wipe the skillet clean.    
  • Assemble each sandwich by spreading the sauce on one side of all 8 slices of bread.  Divide the onions between 4 slices of bread.  Top each with a burger patty, one slice of each cheese, and then another slice of bread.  
  • Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a skillet over medium-low heat.  Swirl to coat the pan with the melted butter.  Add the assembled sandwiches and cook until the bread is golden brown.  Flip the sandwiches and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.  Move the sandwiches around to coat them in butter.  Cook until golden brown.  Serve immediately.  
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This post is sponsored by my friends at Chop House (by Holten) Steak Burgers, but the thoughts and opinions expressed are all my own – just as always.  

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  1. Barbara Miller

    December 20, 2020 at 7:28 pm

    Made my first Patty Melt tonite using this recipe. Delicious. TY for sharing. I’m gonna post a photo on facebook , Pinterest and instagram.

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    • Stacey

      December 21, 2020 at 2:11 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed them! They certainly looked delicious!!!

      Reply
  2. Mojoblogs

    November 20, 2020 at 1:06 am

    This looks really good and it makes me want to try it. Hope to try this recipe soon. Thank you for this.

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    • Stacey

      November 20, 2020 at 9:33 am

      Sure hope you’ll enjoy them!

      Reply
  3. Carrie

    February 17, 2020 at 7:34 pm

    These patty melts were delicious. The sear from the cast iron was yummy. Also the carmelized onions. I had my father over and made these for my neighbors. I will definitely make these again. Thanks Stacey…..

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    • Stacey

      February 19, 2020 at 12:55 pm

      You are SO welcome, Carrie! Glad to hear you enjoyed these!

      Reply
  4. Jacqui

    February 15, 2020 at 2:48 pm

    Made these for Valentines dinner! Made my own patties. The sauce is FAB! Added pickles before they hit the pan! The caramelized onions are the bomb! DELISH!

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    • Stacey

      February 17, 2020 at 12:57 pm

      Sounds amazing! So glad that you enjoyed them and that they turned out so great on such a special day!

      Reply
  5. Braden

    November 15, 2019 at 5:29 pm

    How many coals would I need on top and bottom to make this on a Dutch oven

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  6. Trudy

    September 29, 2019 at 7:09 pm

    Would love to make this, but where would I find these burgers? I live in the DFW area. Thank you, they look great!

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    • Stacey

      September 30, 2019 at 4:09 pm

      I buy them at Publix, but another brand would work if you can’t get these.

      Reply
  7. Sherri

    October 1, 2018 at 6:56 pm

    Just tried these tonight, Amazing!
    Definitely will be a go to recipe on a regular basis.
    Thanks for the great recipe.

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    • Stacey

      October 2, 2018 at 1:24 pm

      So glad you enjoyed them!!

      Reply
    • Barbara haddock

      April 10, 2020 at 10:36 am

      I love patty melts…however my white bread always stick to the pan. Also use just a regular skillet. Would using sourdough or rye bread in a cast iron frying pan solve that problem,

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      • Stacey

        April 10, 2020 at 11:45 am

        A sturdier bird will help. You should make sure your pan is hot and well coated in butter. A nonstick skillet could help as well.

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      • Lori B

        March 17, 2021 at 6:07 pm

        Made for dinner tonight, DELICIOUS ! One of hubby’s faves !

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        • Stacey

          March 17, 2021 at 6:25 pm

          Glad to hear y’all enjoyed them!!

          Reply
  8. Julie @ Back To My Southern Roots

    September 14, 2018 at 9:44 am

    Oh my, these look absolutely delicious!

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    • Stacey

      September 14, 2018 at 10:22 am

      Thanks, Julie!!

      Reply
  9. Kimberly Ritze

    September 13, 2018 at 3:18 pm

    Sounds yummy! I tried making them in the cast iron, but the white bread I was using stuck to the pan, so happy to find a recipe that uses thicker bread and great instructions!

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    • Stacey

      September 14, 2018 at 10:21 am

      I hope these turn out great for you, Kimberly!!

      Reply

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