What makes a great patty melt? Well, melted cheese, of course. And a tangy sauce. But the most important thing is they have to be messy. Very, very messy. I want stuff dripping out. All over the plate, all over my shirt. That’s a great patty melt, and that’s what these copycat Steak ‘n Shake Frisco melts are: great.
I go the extra mile to get these copycat Steak ‘n Shake Frisco melts even messier. I make a little extra sauce and put it in a small bowl and dip my sandwich in it. Yep, Frisco Melt Dip. Perfect.
Also try my copycat of Applebee’s classic Patty Melt.
Copycat Steak ‘n Shake Frisco Melts
What makes a great patty melt? Well, melted cheese, of course. And a tangy sauce. But the most important thing is they have to be messy.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 980kcal
Ingredients
For the Frisco Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Thousand Island salad dressing
- 1 tablespoon Russian salad dressing
For the melts
- 1/2 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 large sweet onion sliced thin
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 slices American cheese
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices sourdough bread I used Italian bread
- 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
Instructions
For the Frisco Sauce
- Combine the ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use.
For the melts
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and caramelize, cooking for about 20 minutes, stirring often. The onions should turn a nice golden brown. Remove from the pan.
- Divide the beef into 4 equally-sized patties. Cook them as desired in a skillet or on the grill.
- Add 1 slice of Swiss cheese and 2 slices of American cheese to each patty and let melt.
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. Place in a large skillet over medium heat and cook until the butter has melted and the bread is golden crispy.
- Make sandwiches by spreading Frisco sauce on the unbuttered sides of the bread. Add the patties and onions and top with another piece of bread. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 980kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 1573mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 661IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 662mg | Iron: 7mg
Nutritional values are approximate.