Patty Melt Grilled Cheese

Name: Patty Melt Grilled Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: Patty Melt2 Slices seedless rye bread; 2 Beef patties (smashed and seasoned with seasoning blend); 2 Sliceshttps://www.tillamook.com/products/cheese/medium-cheddar-sliced; 2 tbsp caramelized onions (+ extra for assembly); 2 Slices https://www.tillamook.com/products/cheese/medium-white-cheddar-sliced; 2 tbsp mayonnaise (for the bread); 2 tbsp https://www.tillamook.com/products/butter/extra-creamy-salted-butter (for toasting in pan); 1 tsp yellow mustard; Seasoning Blend:1 tbsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/2 tbsp onion powder; 1/2 tbsp garlic powder; 1/2 tbsp sweet paprika; Caramelized Onions:1 sweet onion, diced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 tbsp EVOO; Burger Sauce1/3 Cup mayonnaise; 1/4 Cup ketchup; 1 tbsp relish; 1/2 tsp white vinegar; 1/4 tsp sugar; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper

By: Tessa Sinatro

Home cook and content creator, Tess Sinatro, gives her spin on a classic diner favorite — a Grilled Cheese Patty Melt layered with Tillamook Medium Cheddar and Medium White Cheddar for the ultimate cheesy indulgence.

50MINserves 1

Ingredients

Patty Melt

2 Slices seedless rye bread
2 Beef patties (smashed and seasoned with seasoning blend)
2 Slices Tillamook Medium Yellow Cheddar Farmstyle Slices
2 tbsp caramelized onions (+ extra for assembly)
2 Slices Tillamook Medium White Cheddar
2 tbsp mayonnaise (for the bread)
2 tbsp Tillamook Extra Creamy Salted Butter (for toasting in pan)
1 tsp yellow mustard

Seasoning Blend:

1 tbsp salt
¹⁄₂tsp pepper
¹⁄₂tbsp onion powder
¹⁄₂tbsp garlic powder
¹⁄₂tbsp sweet paprika

Caramelized Onions:

1 sweet onion, diced
1 tsp salt
¹⁄₂tsp pepper
1 tbsp EVOO

Burger Sauce

¹⁄₃Cup mayonnaise
¹⁄₄Cup ketchup
1 tbsp relish
¹⁄₂tsp white vinegar
¹⁄₄tsp sugar
¹⁄₄tsp salt
¹⁄₄tsp pepper

In a skillet over medium heat, caramelize onions until golden and soft; set aside.
Combine all ingredients for the Seasoning Blend and mix well.
Form two beef balls and smash on a hot griddle or cast iron pan. Season generously with the Seasoning Blend and yellow mustard.
Cook until crust forms, then flip and top with onions and Tillamook Medium Yellow Cheddar slices, cover to melt.
Spread mayonnaise on the outer sides of the rye bread and lightly butter the pan.
Toast bread slices on both sides until golden, then mayo the other side and repeat the process till both sides are golden.
- Tip: Try swapping rye for sourdough for a lighter crunch.
Assemble the patty melt: one slice of toasted bread, Tillamook Medium White Cheddar, add beef patties, and caramelized onions, top with remaining bread slice.
Add grilled cheese back to the pan, along with some butter, and toast until all the cheese is melted.
Slice in half and serve with burger sauce on the side.
- Tip: Add a few pickle slices inside for extra tang.