🍔🧀 Texas Toast Patty Melts

Texas Toast Patty Melts are a delicious twist on the classic diner sandwich, featuring a juicy seasoned beef patty, sweet caramelized onions, melted cheese, and buttery thick-cut Texas toast grilled until golden and crispy. It’s the perfect combination of a burger and a grilled cheese sandwich.

Prep Time

• Prep: 15 minutes
• Cook: 30 minutes
• Total: About 45 minutes

Servings

4 sandwiches

Ingredients

Beef Patties

• 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 preferred)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Caramelized Onions

• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional)

Sandwich

• 8 slices thick Texas toast
• 8 slices Swiss cheese
• 4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened

Optional Sauce

• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon pickle relish

Instructions

1. Caramelize the Onions

1. Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
2. Add sliced onions and salt.
3. Cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deep golden and sweet.
4. Add brown sugar if desired.

2. Cook the Patties

1. Mix ground beef with seasonings and Worcestershire sauce.
2. Shape into 4 thin oval patties slightly larger than the bread.
3. Cook in a skillet for 3–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.

3. Assemble the Patty Melts

1. Butter one side of each Texas toast slice.
2. On the unbuttered side, layer:
   • Cheese
   • Beef patty
   • Caramelized onions
   • More cheese
   • Second slice of Texas toast

4. Grill Until Golden

1. Heat skillet over medium heat.
2. Cook sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side until:
   • Bread is crispy and golden
   • Cheese is melted
3. Slice and serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

• 🍟 French fries
• 🥒 Pickles
• 🧅 Onion rings
• 🥗 Coleslaw
• 🥤 Classic milkshake

Variations

🥓 Bacon Patty Melt

Add:

• Crispy bacon strips

🍄 Mushroom Swiss Melt

Add:

• Sautéed mushrooms
• Extra Swiss cheese

🌶 Spicy Texas Patty Melt

Add:

• Jalapeños
• Pepper jack cheese
• Hot sauce

Tips for the Best Patty Melt

• Use thin patties so they fit the thick Texas toast perfectly.
• Cook onions slowly for the best sweetness and flavor.
• Butter the bread generously for a crispy diner-style crust.
• Keep heat medium-low while grilling so the cheese melts before the bread burns. 🍔🧀