patty melt casserole

(4 ratings)
Recipe by
Lynnda Cloutier
Mission Viejo, CA

It’s best to try and keep the fries in a single layer on the casserole so they’ll all get crisp source unknown

(4 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For patty melt casserole

  • 2 yellow onions, diced
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 4 tbsp. minced dill pickles, divided
  • 1 1/2 lbs. ground round
  • 1 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp. minced fresh garlic
  • 2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. each kosher salt and caraway seed
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 1 cup low sodium beef broth
  • 6 slices marble rye bread
  • 12 oz. shredded swiss or cheddar cheese
  • 1 bag frozen crinkle cut french fries, 33 oz

How To Make patty melt casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 450. Caramelize onions with sugar in oil in skillet over medium low heat, covered, 20 to 25 minutes.Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, and 2 Tbsp. pickles for dressing.
  • 2
    Add ground beef, Worcestershire, garlic, pepper, salt and caraway seed to skillet increase heat to high and cook til meat is browned. Drain and discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings. Stir in flour, cook 3 minutes. Stir in broth and 1 cup dressing; cook to thicken into gravy.
  • 3
    Layer 3 bread slices in bottom of a 7 x 11 inch baking dish. Top bread with a third of the cheese, meat mixture, remaining 3 bread slices another third of cheese and French fries. Cook casserole til fries are crisp, 20 to 25 minutes. Preheat broiler to high with rack 6 inches from element. Sprinkle remaining cheese over casserole and broil til cheese melts, 3 minutes. Drizzle casserole with some of the dressing and sprinkle top with remaining 2 Tbsp. pickles. Serve remaining dressing on the side. Serves 6

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