If you’ve never made patty melts on the Blackstone, you’re seriously missing out. They’re crispy, buttery, cheesy, and way easier to make at home than you’d think.
This is one of my go-to meals when I want something quick, filling, and budget-friendly. You only need a few simple ingredients (all easy to grab at Aldi), and the Blackstone gives you that perfect golden crust you just can’t get the same way on a regular pan.
If you love cooking food on flat tops or griddles check out How to Cook Steak on a Blackstone Griddle or How to Cook Bacon on a Blackstone.
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- Why You Will Like Blackstone Patty Melts
- Ingredients needed for Blackstone Patty Melts
- Substitutions
- How to Make Blackstone Patty Melts
- What Temperature to Use on the Blackstone
- How to Get the Perfect Crispy Bread
- Variations to Try for Patty Melts
- Serving Suggestions
- How do I store leftovers?
- Recommended Tools to Make This Recipe
- Blackstone Recipes to Try
- Blackstone Patty Melts FAQ
- Blackstone Patty Melts
Why You Will Like Blackstone Patty Melts
- Crispy, buttery bread with melty cheese
- Juicy beef patties cooked on the flat top
- Budget-friendly ingredients you probably already have
- Quick and easy – ready in about 20 minutes
- Better than takeout and way cheaper
Ingredients needed for Blackstone Patty Melts
- 8 slices of sour dough bread - I like the sour dough bread at Aldi
- 8 American Cheese Slices or Swiss Cheese Slices
- 4 frozen burger patties - get the Grassfed Beef patties in the frozen section at Costco
- 1 cup of mild chedddar cheese
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons of butter
Substitutions
- Lighter Calorie Bread - Such as Sarah Lee 45 Calorie bread
- Leaner beef patties (e.g., 90% lean) to reduce fat and calories
- Reduce Butter You can cut back on butter to reduce the fat content.
- Use Lighter Cheese: Try using reduced-fat cheese or a different bread (like whole wheat) to reduce calories.
- Veggies: You could add lettuce, tomato, or pickles to add more nutrients and flavor.
- 11-13 WW points
- No Blackstone? Make Air Fryer Patty Melts
How to Make Blackstone Patty Melts
Step 1 Preheat your Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat.
Step 2 Add a bit more butter to the griddle, and toss in the sliced onions. Cook them slowly, stirring occasionally, until they become golden brown and soft. This process can take about 10-15 minutes but is crucial for adding that sweet, rich flavor to your patty melt. Once the onions are caramelized, remove them from the griddle and set them aside.
Step 3 While the onions are half way done cooking, place the patties on the other side of the griddle and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove the patties from the griddle and set them aside.
Step 4 Butter one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, place a slice of Swiss cheese, followed by a beef patty, a generous helping of caramelized onions, and another slice of Swiss cheese. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
Place the assembled sandwiches on the griddle and cook until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
What Temperature to Use on the Blackstone
Cook patty melts on medium heat (around 350–375°F).
This helps:
- cook the patties evenly
- melt the cheese
- get that crispy golden bread without burning
How to Get the Perfect Crispy Bread
- Use softened butter on the outside of the bread
- Don’t rush it—let it get golden before flipping
- Press lightly with a spatula for even contact
Variations to Try for Patty Melts
- Classic diner style – add Thousand Island dressing
- Cheesy melt – use multiple cheeses
- Spicy version – add jalapeños or spicy sauce
- Low-carb option – skip the bread and serve as a bowl
Serving Suggestions
Serve your patty melts with:
- French fries or air fryer fries - Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
- Any type of potato chip or chip
- Pickles - I like Grillos
- Make this Greek Yogurt Onion Dip or Grillos Pickle Dip
- A simple side salad
How do I store leftovers?
Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic, whatever! Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Recommended Tools to Make This Recipe
Blackstone griddles are popular among outdoor cooking enthusiasts because of their versatility and they are also transportable so you can take them camping or to the lake. Unlike traditional grills.
Multipurpose Griddle Scraper - The grill scraper is perfect for quick and easy scraping the bits off the skillet, Barbecue turners helps with flipping the food.
Oil and Paper Towels - 12 rolls with 150 2-ply sheets per roll, 1,800 total sheets, used for cleaning the Blackstone
Blackstone Recipes to Try
Blackstone Patty Melts FAQ
Blackstone griddles have a flat cooking surface which allows for even heat distribution and the ability to cook a variety of foods at once. You can easily get restaurant-quality dishes cooking at home and make recipes like Blackstone Philly Cheesesteaks, Blackstone Smashburgers, or Blackstone Hibachi Chicken and Vegetables.
Yes, it is recommended to preheat a griddle before using it. This allows for even heat distribution and can help prevent food from sticking. The exact preheating time may vary depending on the type of griddle and the desired cooking temperature, but a general rule of thumb is to preheat for about 5-10 minutes.
Any type of non stick skillet over a stove top will work just fine!
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Blackstone Patty Melts
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: American
- Method: Blackstone
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Description
Patty Melts are highly versatile sandwiches, allowing you to customize them to suit your tastes and dietary preferences.
Ingredients
8 slices of sour dough bread or white bread
8 American Cheese Slices or Swiss Cheese, singles
4 frozen burger patties
1 cup of mild chedddar cheese
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons of butter
Instructions
Preheat your Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat.
Add a bit more butter to the griddle, and toss in the sliced onions. Cook them slowly, stirring occasionally, until they become golden brown and soft. This process can take about 10-15 minutes but is crucial for adding that sweet, rich flavor to your patty melt. Once the onions are caramelized, remove them from the griddle and set them aside.
While the onions are half way done cooking, place the patties on the other side of the griddle and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove the patties from the griddle and set them aside.
Butter one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, place a slice of Swiss cheese, followed by a beef patty, a generous helping of caramelized onions, and another slice of Swiss cheese. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
Place the assembled sandwiches on the griddle and cook until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Notes
Let it cool for a minute before slicing it in half and serving. Enjoy your delicious, homemade griddle grilled cheese!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 725
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 46g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 39g
Jenna says
I really loved these patty melts and they were easy to make!