Patty Melt
serves 4
The patty melt is quintessential diner food. Basically a cheeseburger on toast that is often served with fried onions, it's easy to make at home as well.
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Montreal seasoning (or kosher salt, coarsely ground pepper, garlic powder and red pepper)
1-2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, minced
1 large onion, sliced
6 ounces mushrooms, sliced
4 slices cheddar cheese
8 slices toast
prep: 15 minutes
total: 15 minutes
mixing bowl
large pan
paper towels
plate
1. In a large bowl, mix together the seasonings, worcestershire sauce, beef and minced onion thoroughly. Divide into four even patties.
2. Heat a large pan. Place the burgers on the pan, surround with the sliced onions and mushrooms. Cook the meat until brown on one side, then flip. When almost done to your liking, add a slice of cheddar to each patty. Cover the pan for about 1 minute to melt the cheese. At this point, the onions should have caramelized and the burgers should be done.
3. Drain the patties on a paper towel-lined plate, then place on a piece of toast. Top with onions and mushrooms, then top with another piece of toast. Repeat for the other 3 burgers and serve.
