Blue Moon Diner’s Patty Melt
Serves 4
The book contains a fabulous collection of retro recipes for everything from snacks, sandwiches and desserts to blue plate specials.
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
dash of black pepper
3 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large thinly sliced sweet onion (the milder the better)
1 tablespoon butter
8 slices thick rye bread
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese (thick sliced if possible)
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In a mixing bowl, combine beef, salt and pepper.
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Form into 4, half inch thick patties and fry in skillet about 4 minutes
on each side. Set aside and keep warm. -
Add oil to skillet and saute onions until transparent. Be careful not to
brown or they may become bitter. -
Drain any oil out of skillet.
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Butter one side of 8 slices of bread and grill, Butter side down, in
skillet. -
Place 4 slices of bread on a heat proof pan, Butter side up and top each
with a burger patty, sauteed onions, and a slice of cheese. -
Broil sandwiches 5 inches from heat for about 2 minutes. Cheese should be
melted but not runny. -
Top each with remaining slices of bread. Serve hot with a nice side dish
like baked beans or potato salad.