Grilled Patty Melts for 8

Ingredients and Weight:

• Ground beef: 2 pounds
• Onion: 1, chopped
• Bread crumbs: 1 cup
• Milk: 1/2 cup
• Eggs: 2
• Salt and pepper: to taste
• American cheese: 16 slices
• Rye bread: 16 slices
• Butter: 1/4 cup

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 out of 5

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Form the mixture into 8 patties.
4. Grill the patties for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
5. Place the cheese slices on top of the patties and grill for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
6. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
7. Place a patty melt on top of 8 slices of bread, butter-side down.
8. Top with the remaining 8 slices of bread, butter-side up.

Nutritional Information:

One Grilled Patty Melt contains approximately:

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 25 grams
• Protein: 30 grams
• Carbohydrates: 35 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Classic American comfort food
• Savory, juicy, and cheesy
• Perfect for a casual meal or party

User Comments:

• "These Grilled Patty Melts were delicious! The beef was perfectly seasoned and the cheese was melted just right."
• "I loved the combination of the beef, cheese, and rye bread. It was a great way to enjoy a hamburger in a different way."
• "These were so easy to make and turned out so well. I will definitely be making them again soon."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the patties are cooked through before serving.
• If you don't have a grill, you can cook the patties in a skillet over medium heat.
• For a more decadent melt, use two slices of cheese per patty.
• Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ketchup, mustard, or BBQ sauce.