Author: Mike

Gyros on the Grill

This recipe for gyros on the grill brought together two of our favorite things: grilled Gyro meatballs and Tzatziki sauce. The end result was tasty and messy. The best dishes are often messy. The flavors are just like an authentic gyro. The meatballs have a slightly different texture, of course, but they’re really great. Plus they have that great grill char on them. No, it’s definitely not the real thing. Nowhere near it. But it tastes pretty close to it and that’s good enough for me!

Gyros on the Grill

Easy Prep, Easy Cook

Even though there’s a place near our house that serves crazy good real gyros (Sam’s Gyros), these gyros on the grill are a great variation on the real thing. I make the meatballs well in advance and freeze them for dishes like this. The tzatziki sauce comes together in no time. It’s actually an easy, delicious dish.

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Weber 3 Piece Stainless Steel Premium Tool Set, Black

Also try my grilled chicken shawarma.

Gyros on the Grill
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Gyros on the Grill

This recipe for gyros on the grill brought together two of our favorite things: grilled Gyro meatballs and Tzatziki sauce. The end result was tasty and messy. The best dishes are often messy.
Course Main
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 231kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Patio Daddio

Equipment

Ingredients

For The Gyros

For The Tzatziki Sauce

Instructions

  • Lightly toast the pita bread on the grill or under a broiler.
  • Fill with tomatoes, onion, and lettuce.
  • Add lots of tzatziki sauce.
  • Top with meatballs and serve.

For The Tzatziki Sauce

  • Peel the cucumber.
  • Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise and scrape out all of the seeds.
  • Mince the cucumber.
  • Place cucumber onto a large piece of plastic wrap.
  • Sprinkle cucumber with a pinch of salt.
  • Roll the plastic wrap up to make a tight log.
  • Let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the remaining ingredients together in a medium bowl.
  • Cut or open one end of the bag and squeeze out as much of the accumulated liquid as you can. You want the cucumber to be as dry as possible.
  • Add the cucumber to the sauce and fold to combine.

Notes

Also great with a little chopped tomato.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 988IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Weber 6493 21-Inch 3-Sided Grill Brush
Weber 6493 21-Inch 3-Sided Grill Brush

Grilled Gyro Meatballs

These grilled gyro meatballs taste just like a traditional gyro. In fact, I ended up eating them in pitas with tzatziki sauce. But, you could also serve them over pasta with sauce. Or on a bun as a meatball sub. Why, it’s entirely possible I even ate a few of them by themselves. I had to do ‘quality control’ you know. Grilled adds that special flavor that you won’t get any other way. A little char on the outside. Still soft and moist and delicious inside.

Grilled Gyro Meatballs

Perfect Meatballs

There’s only one way to really mix meatball meat and that’s with your hands. So dive in and get it done! Then toss the Grilled Gyro Meatballs onto the grill. Sure, you can fry them in a pan. Or you can toss them into the oven. But the grill adds so much flavor to the meatballs. I always make a really big batch of these and freeze any leftovers. They’re easy to warm up for a super-quick delicious dinner.

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Weber 3 Piece Stainless Steel Premium Tool Set, Black

I cooked the meatballs on my Weber Charcoal Grill.

Grilled Gyro Meatballs
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Grilled Lamb Meatballs

These grilled gyro meatballs taste just like a traditional gyro. In fact, I ended up eating them in pitas with tzatziki sauce.
Course Main
Cuisine Greek
Keyword grilled, lamb, meatballs
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 411kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Patio Daddio

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into large bowl.
  • Using your hands, mix the ingredients completely. This may take a few minutes. Make sure you have everything distributed evenly throughout.
  • Shape mixture into 2 ounce balls and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking.
  • Sear the meatballs on all sides then move to indirect heat and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 160 F.
  • Cover meatballs with foil until ready to use.

Notes

Great on pitas with tzatziki sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Weber 6493 21-Inch 3-Sided Grill Brush
Weber 6493 21-Inch 3-Sided Grill Brush

Creamy Butter Beans

I had a hard time deciding if these creamy butter beans were a side dish or as a main. We had them as a main dish, with cornbread. And we had them as a side. So… they’re both a main dish and a side dish!! And they are so creamy good! The broth is packed with flavor. These are not boring beans. Not even close.

Creamy Butter Beans

The Winter Slayer

These creamy butter beans are the ultimate comfort dish, and a welcomed change from the usual chili or big bowl of black-eyed peas that I usually turn to on a cool evening.

For a little Cajun kick to your beans, substitute chopped cooked andouille sausage for the ham.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make these beans and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

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Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue

Also try my Cuban black beans.

Creamy Butter Beans
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Creamy Butter Beans

I had a hard time deciding if these creamy butter beans were a side dish or as a main. We had them as a main dish, with cornbread. And we had them as a side. So… they’re both a main dish and a side dish!! And they are so creamy good!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword beans, creamy
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 1 day 3 hours
Servings 6 -8
Calories 854kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Deep South Dish

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place beans in a large bowl and add enough water to cover them by 2″. Let soak for 24 hours. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, celery, and carrots and saute until just starting to get tender.
  • Add the garlic and cook another 2 minutes.
  • Crumble in the dried thyme and black pepper and stir.
  • Add the ham, jowl bacon, chicken stock, bay leaves and 4 cups of water.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and continue simmering for an hour.
  • Add beans, butter, parsley, and Cajun seasoning and stir.
  • Bring back to a simmer and simmer for another 1 hours and 30 minutes or until the beans are done and the sauce has thickened. If the sauce gets too thick add more water or chicken stock.
  • Season with salt and serve.

Notes

These beans are even better the next day.

Nutrition

Calories: 854kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 1237mg | Potassium: 2151mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1519IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 9mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Lodge ASAHH41 Silicone Assist Handle Holder, Red

Roasted Vidalia Onions

Vidalia onions are by far my favorite onion. I just love the sweetness. I substitute them for white onions in many of the dishes I make. When they are in season I buy them like they were the last things on earth. Roasted Vidalia onions is one of my favorite side dishes. It’s a bit different. The only sad part is that these onions are only available for a short time each year.

Roasted Vidalia Onions

Sweet Wonderful Onion Taste

Roasted Vidalia onions taste just like French onion soup. They cook up tender and juicy. And since you’re using Vidalia onions they have a nice sweetness to them. If by chance you have any leftover onion, just slice and toss onto your next burger!

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Grilled avocados are crazy-good too.

Roasted Vidalia Onions
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Roasted Vidalia Onions

Vidalia onions are by far my favorite onion. I just love the sweetness. I substitute them for white onions in many of the dishes I make. When they are in season (for a very short time) I buy them like they were the last things on earth
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword onion, roasted, sweet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 118kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • If cooking in an oven, preheat an oven to 400 F. Otherwise set up a grill for indirect cooking.
  • Cut off the root part of the onion so that the onion stands up straight.
  • Cut a bit off the top also, then peel.
  • Using a fruit baller or spoon, scrape out the insides of the onion. Rough chop the onion insides.
  • Place onions on large pieces of foil.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of butter and a beef bouillon cube inside of each onion.
  • Spoon in chopped onion and top with seasonings.
  • Wrap in foil and roast in oven for 15 minutes or until soft, or place over indirect heat on the grill and cook until softened, 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with parsley.

Notes

Any sweet onion can be used.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Penne with Peas

Peas and penne pasta go well together. There’s nothing like the ‘pop’ of a pea when you bite into it. Throw it in with some other great things, like cream and bacon, and you’ve got a great side! I like to use a good, thick, smoky bacon to add a little more flavor contrast. Fried pancetta would be great too. It would add a nice crunch, but without the smokiness. Either way it’s still great!

Penne with Peas

A Wonderfully Flavorful Side Dish

I often substitute this penne with peas dish for pasta salad. It’s almost like a pasta salad, but a lot more decadent.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, Kitchen Mandoline Vegetable Slicer with 3 Interchangeable Blades, Easy to Clean Rotary Grater Slicer for Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts

Also try my Parmesan peas.

Penne with Peas
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Penne with Peas

Peas and penne pasta go well together. There’s nothing like the ‘pop’ of a pea when you bite into it. Throw it in with some other great things, like cream and bacon, and you’ve got a great side!
Course Side
Cuisine Italian
Keyword pasta, peas
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 494kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Nibble Me This

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook pasta per package instructions.
  • Drain, but keep 1 cup of the boiling liquid just in case you need it later on.
  • Cut bacon into small pieces.
  • Add to a large skillet over medium high heat and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the onion and cook until softened and the bacon begins to crisp.
  • Add the butter, peas and 2 tablespoons of water, and cook until the peas are tender, 2-5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the cheese, a little at a time, stirring to combine, until melted.
  • Add the pasta and stir to coat.

Notes

If the mixture is too thick and a LITTLE bit of the reserved pasta water and stir. Add more liquid if required.

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 942IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Herbed Ricotta Bruschetta

Silly me, I always thought bruschetta is always topped with tomatoes. But after further reading I found that bruschetta is often topped with meats, beans, and… of course, cheese. Like this herbed ricotta bruschetta.

Herbed Ricotta Bruschetta

Don’t Over-Toast The Bread

The bread is only grilled long enough to get a little color, char and crisp. You spread them with the creamy cheese mixture that contains one of my favorites, green onion. Cut these into little strips and serve this herbed Ricotta bruschetta up as appetizers at your next outdoor party. If you want to prepare ahead of time, you can make the spread in advance. Then you just need to grill the bread.

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Also try my bruschetta with gorgonzola and honey.

Herbed Ricotta Bruschetta
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Herbed Ricotta Bruschetta

Silly me, I always thought bruschetta is always topped with tomatoes, but after further reading I found that bruschetta is often topped with meats, beans, and… of course, cheese. Like this herbed ricotta bruschetta.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Keyword bread, cheese
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 4kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Ina Garten

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine ricotta, onions, and dill.
  • Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Lightly brush the bread with oil.
  • Grill until lightly charred and browned.
  • Rub both sides of each piece of bread with the garlic (using the cut end as a garlic ‘pencil’ to get that great garlicky flavor all over the bread).
  • Slather bread with the cheese mixture and serve.

Notes

The cheese mixture is also great on baked potatoes.

Nutrition

Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Fullstar Mandoline Slicer for Kitchen, Cheese Grater Vegetable Spiralizer and Veggie Slicer for Cooking & Meal Prep, Kitchen Gadgets Organizer & Safety Glove Included (11 in 1, White)

Apple Maple Turkey Burger

I have to admit, I was pretty skeptical about making this apple maple turkey burger. Sure, I’ve had a few turkey burgers in my time, but I can’t remember any of them. None of them really wowed me, to be honest. On the other hand, I can remember lots of the beef burgers I’ve had. A lot of them wowed me. I was pretty sure this wasn’t going to be a very memorable burger either. And I was wrong. Very wrong. I was wowed!

Apple Maple Turkey Burger

One Delicious Burger

The apple sauce and maple syrup really make this apple maple turkey burger fantastic. It is moist and tender and oh so flavorful. It is topped with apple wood-smoked  burger and a great sauce that I am going to use on regular beef burgers too.  So much so that I made these twice in two days.

I like to use a burger press when I make burgers. It, in combination with some patty papers, enables me to crank out a whole bunch of equally-sized burger patties in no time at all with little cleanup.

Weber Original Burger Press, Black
Weber Original Burger Press, Black

Also try my black bean Teriyaki burgers and my Buffalo turkey burgers with blue cheese slaw.

Apple Maple Turkey Burger
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Apple Maple Turkey Burger

I was pretty sure this wasn’t going to be a very memorable burger either. And I was wrong. Very wrong.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, turkey
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 688kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Sandra Lee

Equipment

Ingredients

For the sauce

For the burger

Instructions

  • Combine the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Take 4 of the pieces of bacon and place into a chopper or blender and process until all large pieces are ground.
  • Combine the ground bacon, turkey, applesauce, poultry seasoning, syrup, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Use your hands to get it mixed well. Form into 4 equally sized patties.
  • Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking.
  • Brush one side of the patties with olive oil and place over direct heat. Brush tops with oil.
  • Grill until lightly charred. Flip and grill another 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove to indirect heat and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 170 F.
  • Lightly toast the buns.
  • Serve patties on toasted buns slathered with the sauce, topped with your favorite toppings and the remaining bacon slices.

Notes

These burgers can also be made using ground chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 688kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1134mg | Potassium: 601mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Weber 6493 21-Inch 3-Sided Grill Brush

Creamy Mushroom Burger

Thick, creamy mushroom burger goodness awaits you! Oh, and there’s the added bonus of a little crunch from some French fried onions too! Now, you could up and ‘cheat’ and just warm up some canned cream of mushroom soup and make these burgers, but believe me, making the creamy mushroom sauce is very easy, and it tastes soooo much better than anything you’d ever get out of a can.

Creamy Mushroom Burger

This creamy mushroom burger almost like having a mushroom stroganoff on a bun. It’s messy. Like a good burger should be. It’s gonna drip every time you take a bit. That’s a good thing. You’re gonna get sauce all over your mouth. You’re supposed to.

I like to save a little piece of the bun for the very end. It makes for the perfect tool for sopping up all those drippings that made it onto the plate.

This delicious burger is another fantastic recipe from Chef Aaron McCargo, Jr, from the Food Network.

Weber Original Burger Press, Black
Weber Original Burger Press, Black

Also try my Cuban burgers.

Creamy Mushroom Burger
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Creamy Mushroom Burger

Thick, creamy mushroom burger goodness awaits you! Oh, and there’s the added bonus of a little crunch from some French fried onions too! 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, creamy, mushroom
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 725kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Aaron McCargo Jr

Equipment

Ingredients

For the mushroom topping

For the burgers

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 slices cheddar smoked is best!
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 cup fried onions

Instructions

For the mushroom topping

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a saute pan.
  • Add the shallots, garlic and mushrooms until lightly golden, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add remaining oil and a splash of balsamic vinegar.
  • Whisk in the beef broth and onion powder.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and continue simmering until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in the cream cheese,
  • Season with salt and pepper.

For the burgers

  • Form beef into patties. Season with salt and pepper and grill until done.
  • Top patties with cheese.
  • Lightly toast the buns.
  • Stir together the mustard and mayonnaise and slather it onto the bun halves.
  • Assemble burgers by topping buns with patties and a large spoonful of the mushroom topping.
  • Sprinkle with fried onions and serve.

Notes

The sauce is also great on grilled chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 725kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 861mg | Potassium: 642mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 590IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 265mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cuisinart CSBP-100 3-in-1 Stuffed Burger Press, Black

Buffalo Wing Dipping Sauce

Visit my other site, For The Wing, for all things chicken-wing!

Blue cheese, although great, can be a little strong to us. So, we were a little skeptical about all the blue cheesiness that was in this recipe for a Buffalo wing dipping sauce. Well, the sauce is fantastic. No more Ranch dipping sauce for us. This is the only sauce we’ll ever need or make.

This sauce has a great bite from the blue cheese with just a little heat. Nice and cool for hot wings. Don’t skimp and use a cheap blue cheese dressing. Get the real stuff. And if you’re worried it might be too blue cheesy, substitute Gorgonzola cheese.

Cholula Original Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz
Cholula Original Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz

Also try my blue cheese dressing.

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Buffalo Wing Dipping Sauce

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 247kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Six in the Suburbs

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the cream cheese, dressing and hot sauce into medium bowl.
  • Microwave for 1-2 minutes until melted.
  • Whisk mixture until creamy smooth.
  • Fold in the blue cheese.

Notes

This sauce gets better with time.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 3124mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Patty Melt

I recently bought a Weber Cast Iron Griddle for my gas grill. I absolutely love cooking with it. It is just like cooking on a flat top grill. It gets amazingly hot, which is exactly what I need to cook a patty melt. I like a little crust on my patty melt burgers, but with tender juicy insides. And the bread has to be grilled just until it has a little crunch and can stand up to the patty and onions.

Patty Melt

Make Them Outside. Or Inside.

You can also make these on your stovetop. You’ll want to use a large skillet, preferably cast iron. Or better, use a Griddler from Cuisinart. I really like cooking them outside. As much as I do love burgers cooked over charcoal, I’m a huge fan of cooking them on a griddle too. They always come out fantastic. And the griddle makes it so easy to make a great patty melt like this one.

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Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1

Also try my taco melt and my copycat of the yummy Frisco melt from Steak ‘n Shake.

Patty Melt
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Patty Melt

I like a little crust on my patty melt burgers, but with tender juicy insides. And the bread has to be grilled just until it has a little crunch and can stand up to the patty and onions.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, sandwich
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 762kcal
Author Based on a recipe from the Pioneer Woman

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet (or on a griddle) over medium heat.
  • Add onions and cook until the onions are soft and golden, stirring often, 20-30 minutes. Remove onions.
  • Place beef into a large bowl along with salt and pepper, to taste, and the Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
  • Form meat into 4 4 ounce patties.
  • Melt 2 more tablespoons of butter in the skillet. Add the beef patties and cook on both sides until done. Remove meat and any scraps.
  • Melt 1 more tablespoon of butter in the skillet. Working in batches, brown the bread on one side, while melting cheese on the topside of each slice. Add more butter as needed.
  • Assemble patty melts by placing burgers on bread and top with onions and remaining bread slice.

Notes

Thicker bread holds up better to these messy delicious sandwiches.

Nutrition

Calories: 762kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 1180mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 840IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 528mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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OXO Good Grips Electric Grill and Panini Press Brush, Black