Description
This Mushroom Swiss Patty Melt is a classic American breakfast sandwich featuring juicy seasoned beef patties, sautéed mushrooms and onions, melted Swiss cheese, and toasted rye bread. Perfectly cooked on the stovetop, it combines rich umami flavors with a satisfying crunch for a hearty morning meal or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Patties
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Mushroom and Onion Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices rye bread or sourdough
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional, for bread spread)
- Butter (for grilling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: In a bowl, combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until combined, then form into 4 thin, oval-shaped patties roughly the size of your bread slices.
- Sauté Onions: Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and lightly golden.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet with the onions. Continue cooking for 6–8 minutes until mushrooms are browned and most moisture has evaporated. Remove the mushroom-onion mixture from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook Patties: In the same skillet, increase heat to medium-high and cook the beef patties for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through. Remove patties and set aside.
- Prepare Bread: Lightly spread mayonnaise or butter on one side of each slice of bread to enhance flavor and ensure golden toasting.
- Assemble Sandwiches: On the unbuttered side of a bread slice, layer one slice of Swiss cheese, a cooked burger patty, a generous spoonful of the mushroom and onion mixture, another slice of Swiss cheese, and then top with a second slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
- Grill Patty Melts: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place assembled sandwiches on the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Remove from heat, slice if desired, and serve warm for a delicious, hearty meal.
Notes
- You can use caramelized onions instead of sautéed onions for a sweeter, richer flavor.
- Adding a fried egg to the patty melt transforms it into a heartier breakfast option.
- Sourdough or marble rye bread make excellent alternatives to traditional rye bread.
