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indiana patty melt

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

I've never had the nerve to try making this sandwich, but it's so gooey and good I don't know what I've been waiting for. A nice change from the ordinary burger. Recipe & Photo from: Food.com

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For indiana patty melt

  • 1 lb
    ground beef (i use chuck)
  • 8 slice
    sourdough bread
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1/2 md
    onion, sliced thin and caramelized
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 8 slice
    american cheese
  • 4 slice
    swiss cheese
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter for bread
  • SAUCE:
  • 2 Tbsp
    thousand island dressing
  • 1 Tbsp
    russian dressing

How To Make indiana patty melt

  • 1
    Prepare the caramelized onions first in 1 Tbsp. butter and set aside. Also make the sauce ahead and store in refrigerator until ready.
  • 2
    Shape the ground beef into four uniform patties and place in a large, hot skillet. Cook as you would any burger, to desired doneness, adding salt, and add 2 slices American cheese and 1 slice of Swiss to each patty. Cover the pan to help the cheese melt. Place on paper towel to drain.
  • 3
    Toast the bread and spread four slices with 2 Tbsp. butter. Spread the sauce on top of butter. Add the warm caramelized onions to four bread slices. Then add the patties and serve.
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