Patty Melts - Weight Watchers

A good patty melt consists of decent bread, a burger patty, cheese, and caramelized onions. The hardest part of the recipe is waiting for the caramelized onions to get done. If you prep everything in advance like the patties and onions, these sandwiches can be easily made for lunch the next day. All you need to do is toast the bread. 

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What you need for Patty Melts 

Onions - slice the onions ahead of time to help with prep time. Make sure they are thinly sliced. 

Olive oil - can also sub butter 

Bread - If you are following WW always scan the bread in your grocery store to see what low point options they have. The bread I like that is 2 points a slice is Country Hearth Light Italian Bread, and I believe it is only available in the MidWest. 

Ground beef - use 93% or 96% lean ground beef. Can also sub ground turkey. 

Salt and pepper - to taste 

Swiss cheese (thinly sliced) - Use whatever kind of cheese you have in your fridge if not go and find the Sargento thin sliced cheese. Not sponsored by them just like that they are low in points and good on sandwiches. 

Reduced sugar ketchup for dipping 

How to make Patty Melts 

Begin by caramelizing the onions. Bring a non stick skillet to low heat. 

Add a tablespoon of olive oil and the sliced onions to the skillet. Let the onions cook on low for 30 minutes or until they start to turn a deep amber color.  

If the onions start to look dry while they cook add a little bit of water and continue to cook until they are done. 

Shape ground beef into 4 equal patties and season them with salt and pepper. 

Remove the caramelized onions from the pan and set them aside on a plate. Clean off the skillet and return it back to the stove. 

Place the burger patties on the skillet and cook them on each side for 3 to 5 minutes. Add cheese on top of the burger patty and let the cheese melt. Remove from skillet. 

Wipe the skillet dry with a paper towel. Then place back on the stove. Brush butter on one side of the sliced bread and place it on the skillet. Place it on the skillet with the burger patty and cheese. Cook each side of bread until it is golden brown and color and repeat this step until r

Other Recipes to Try 

Crispy Air Fryer Fish Sandwiches 

Healthy Air Fryer Fish and Chips 

Fish and White Bean Tostadas 

Rosemary Home Fries 

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