Patty Melt vs. Burger – Cuso Cuts

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 slices of rye, sourdough, or garlic bread
• Fresh ground salt and pepper
• 1.5 lb ground round
• 1 tbsp Extra Virgin olive oil
• 1 small red or white onion, sliced
• 4 slices Swiss, American, Provolone, or pepper jack
• Take your ground beef and mix it with desired seasonings. Set aside.
• Using a cast-iron skillet or griddle, melt the butter
• Toast the bread slices in the butter on both sides
• Take your ground beef and mix it with desired seasonings.
• Add olive oil to your pan
• Toss in the onions, cooking until caramelized
• Fry the burgers, putting your cheese on top just prior to serving, along with the onions.
• Assemble (toast, burger, onions, toast)