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Andre Lewis

Double-Onion Cheddar Patty Melt

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter divided
  • 2 yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 1/3 cup drained pickled red onions
  • 12 oz 80% lean ground beef
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar

Method
 

  1. Cook the yellow onions in 1 tablespoon butter with 1/4 teaspoon salt over medium-low heat for 35 to 40 minutes until caramel brown.
  2. Shape the beef into two thin patties, season with remaining salt and pepper and cook over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side to 160°F.
  3. Layer cheddar, a patty, caramelized onion, drained pickled onion and more cheddar between sourdough slices.
  4. Butter the outside faces with the remaining butter.
  5. Griddle over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp and melted.