Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of a French Onion Patty Melt, where savory caramelized onions meet ooey-gooey Gruyere cheese, all enveloped in golden Texas toast. This delightful twist on the classic French onion soup transforms it into a comforting sandwich that’s perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings with friends. Each bite combines the warmth of melted cheese and the satisfying textures of juicy beef patties, making it a standout choice for any meal. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 yellow onions (sliced thin)
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups Gruyere cheese (shredded)
- 12 slices Texas toast
- 8 teaspoons mayonnaise
- â…“ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon (about 3 cloves) garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat, add sliced onions, and caramelize them for 15-20 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into eight square patties.
- Cook patties in batches in the skillet over medium-high heat for about 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Set aside.
- Toast Texas toast until golden brown and prepare an aioli spread with mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and ketchup.
- Assemble sandwiches by layering cheese, patty, caramelized onions on one slice of bread; spread aioli on another slice before topping and cooking in the skillet until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg