EFK Tested
Erickson Patty Melt
An EFK Test Kitchen candidate designed for practical family cooking, strong flavor, and repeatable results.

- Prep
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
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Ingredients
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Directions
- 1. Slowly cook onion in 1 tablespoon butter until deeply caramelized.
- 2. Shape beef into 4 thin oval patties and season. Cook in a hot skillet to 160°F.
- 3. Build sandwiches with bread, cheese, beef, onions, and optional fry sauce.
- 4. Butter outsides and griddle until crisp and cheese is melted.
Equipment
Standard home kitchen equipment appropriate to the method
Instant-read thermometer when cooking meat, poultry, or seafood
Food safety & storage
Use clean utensils and refrigerate perishable leftovers promptly.
Store leftovers in a clean glass container in the refrigerator.
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