Applebee's Classic Patty Melt recipe

Description
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Serves: 1

Ingredients
• 1 burger patty
• Salt, pepper and garlic powder, to taste
• Melted butter, as needed
• 2 pieces Italian bread
• 2 tablespoon mayonnaise with mustard and roasted garlic
• 2 slices Swiss cheese
• 2 slices Cheddar cheese
•1/2 cup onions, sliced

Instructions
1. Season one side of the burger with salt, pepper and garlic. Place on grill or in broiler, seasoned side down. Then season the other side. Cook
to desired doneness.
2. While burger is cooking, melt butter in fry pan on medium heat or in electric skillet set at 350 degrees F. Spread mayonnaise onto bread.
3. Drop bread, dry side down, onto melted pools and swirl to coat to avoid sticking and burning.
4. Cover one slice of bread with two slices of Swiss cheese and the other with two slices of Cheddar.
5. In a separate frying pan, melt butter and saute sliced onions. Season with salt, pepper and garlic while heating.
6. Place cooked burger patty on top of one cheese-topped slice of bread and the sauteed onions on the other.
7. Carefully close and cut sandwich. Serve with your favorite summer side dish.