Char-Grilled Patty Melt Sandwiches
Char-Grilled Patty Melt Sandwiches layer juicy beef patties with sweet caramelized onions and a blend of American and Swiss cheeses on hearty dark rye. The contrast of crisp grilled bread and a gooey, melty center makes this a comforting classic, perfect for casual weeknight dinners or game-day gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Char-Grilled Patty Melt Sandwiches, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 43 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Form three 1/3-pound hamburger patties, flattening each with your index and middle fingers to make a flat burger rather than a ball. Season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper.
- 3
Grill on the preheated grill until the centers are no longer pink, 10 to 12 minutes, turning once halfway through. An instant-read thermometer in the center should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- 4
Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Raise the heat to medium-low, add the onion, and cook, stirring, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 5
Place 3 slices of bread on the grill. Top each with a slice of American cheese, a cooked patty, the sauteed onions, a slice of Swiss cheese, and the remaining bread. Grill the sandwiches until the cheese melts, about 1 minute per side.
- Calories 787.26 kcal High 39%
- Protein 42.55 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 33.91 g 12%
- Total Fat 54.21 g High 70%
- Saturated Fat 25.73 g High 129%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 174.18 mg High 58%
- Sodium 808.89 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 2.28 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.79 g --
- Added Sugars 1.76 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 385.48 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 4.75 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 157.33 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Char Grilled Patty Melt Sandwiches is made with 7 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include American Cheese, Butter, Ground Beef, and Onion. Each serving provides about 787.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Char-Grilled Patty Melt Sandwiches made of?
- The main ingredients are American Cheese, Butter, Ground Beef, Onion, Rye Bread. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Char-Grilled Patty Melt Sandwiches?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 787.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Char-Grilled Patty Melt Sandwiches easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Char-Grilled Patty Melt Sandwiches healthy?
- Char-Grilled Patty Melt Sandwiches has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 787.26 calories and 42.55 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 808.89 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 25.73 g (129% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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