Patty Melts

Really good with fries and slaw. ETA: I really like the finished sandwich fried like a grilled cheese. When I make them that way I toast my rye on the bagel setting, assembling the sandwich "toasted side in". I also add Thousand Island Dressing on top of the onions. Then butter the bread and fry "like a grilled cheese sandwich". Nirvana!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon parsley
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2  slices  white bread, turned into soft crumbs
• 4  medium onions, sliced thin
• 2  teaspoons butter
• 4  slices swiss cheese (thick slices)
• 4  slices  rye bread
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Mix together the ingredients from beef to bread crumbs-mix well and form into 4 patties.
2. In a large skillet cook patties.
3. Meanwhile- In a medium skillet melt butter over medium, medium high heat.
4. Add onions and saute until light brown.
5. Meanwhile- Toast bread and place on 4 plates.
6. Place hot patty on toast, then swiss, then hot onions.
7. Salt and pepper to taste.