Easy to make Blackstone Freddy’s Patty Melt Recipe is full of flavor and now you can make it home. Caramelized onions and cheese for an delicious patty melt.

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We love making Blackstone Griddle Recipes. They always turn out perfectly and cooking this Blackstone Patty Melt gives it that old fashion taste. The caramelized onions and cheese are topped on a smash burger and placed between rye bread.

You might also like Blackstone Freddy’s Steakburger Recipe.

What is a Patty Melt?

A patty melt is usually made with two hamburger patties that is topped with slice cheese and grilled onions. The burgers, grilled cheese and onions are placed between two slices of bread. We used rye bread but you can also sourdough bread.

Why This Recipe Works

This griddle sandwich is a family favorite as we love the Patty Melt’s at Freddy’s. We love making copycat recipes as it saves me time and money.

This flavorful patty melt is easy to make with simple ingredients. Some may call it a sandwich others call it a burger, it is the perfect blend of both.

Ingredients

Ingredients needed - rye bread, beef, onion, butter, cheese

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How to Make Freddy’s Patty Melt at Home

  • Step 1 – Preheat the Blackstone Grill over medium low heat or high heat (approximately 450 degrees F).  Divide the ground beef into 2 even balls (approximately 3 oz each).  
  • Step 2 – Butter one side of each piece of the Rye bread with 1 Tablespoon of the butter. 
  • Step 3 – Melt the remaining butter on one side of the flat top.  Then top the melted butter with the sliced onions.  Sauté the onions in the butter until they are caramelized (3-5 minutes).  
  • Step 4 – While the onions are cooking, place the ground beef on the grill.  Put a piece of parchment paper on top of the beef and use a spatula or a burger press to smash the meat into 2 thin patties.  
Cooking burgers topped with cheese, grilled onions and rye bread on griddle
  • Step 5 – Let the patties cook until they are golden browned and crispy (2-3 minutes).  Then flip the patties over (do not smash) and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes until it is also browned and crispy.  
Cooking burgers topped with cheese, grilled onions and rye bread on griddle
  • Step 6 – Place a slice of cheese on each burger patty on skillet and melt.  
  • Step 7 – Put the bread on the Blackstone grill butter side down and toast the bread.  
Cooking burgers on griddle with grilled onions
  • Step 8 – Then assemble the sandwich.  Place one piece of the bread on a plate (toasted side down). Then top with 1 of the beef patty, half of the fried onions, then the remaining patty. The rest of the fried onions and top with the 2nd piece of bread (toasted side on top).  
  • Step 9 – Cut in half and the patty melt is ready to serve and enjoy! I like to season with salt and pepper.

What to Put on a Patty Melt?

The Patty Melt is made with simple toppings. They can be changed to what you have on hand.

  • Bread – You can use sourdough or artisan bread if you prefer, but Freddies does use Rye Bread in their recipe.  
  • Cheese – You can easily use any of your favorite types of cheese in this recipe if you do not like Swiss Cheese.  
  • Caramelized Onions – Adding grilled onions makes the patty taste amazing. It is so easy to cook the onions on the griddle.
  • Sauce – Most Patty Melts have a sauce which similar to a Thousand Island Dressing.
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What to Serve with a Patty Melt?

When planning on serving a patty melt they are best served fresh. But when making them we like to serve with different sides. Here are some of our favorites:

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Store Leftover Patty Melt

These patty melts are best served fresh.  If you do have leftovers, I would store the hamburger and onions separately from the bread. Place in a airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

How to Reheat Patty Melt

Reheat patty melt in the microwave or on the Blackstone Griddle if you want to toast some more bread.

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Freddy’s Patty Melt Recipe

5 from 12 votes
Easy to make Blackstone Freddy's Patty Melt is full of flavor and now you can make it home. Caramelized onions and sauce for an delicious patty melt.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 954

Ingredients

  • 2 Slices Rye Bread
  • 6 oz Ground Beef
  • ½ White Onion sliced
  • 2 Tbsp Butter
  • 2 Slices Swiss Cheese
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Instructions

  • Preheat the Blackstone Grill over medium high heat (approximately 450 degrees F).  Divide the ground beef into 2 even balls (approximately 3 oz each).
  • Butter one side of each piece of the Rye bread with 1 Tbsp of the butter.
  • Melt the remaining butter on one side of the griddle.  Then top the melted butter with the sliced onions.  Sauté the onions in the butter until they are caramelized (3-5 minutes).
  • While the onions are cooking, place the ground beef on the grill.  Put a piece of parchment paper on top of the beef and use a spatula or a burger press to smash the meat into 2 thin patties.
  • Let the patties cook until they are browned and crispy (2-3 minutes).  Then flip the patties over (do not smash) and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes until it is also browned and crispy.
  • Place a piece of the Swiss cheese on each patty and allow it to melt.
  • Put the bread on the blackstone grill butter side down and toast the bread.
  • Then assemble the sandwich.  Place one piece of the bread on a plate (toasted side down), top with 1 of the patties, half of the fried onions, then the remaining patty, the rest of the fried onions and top with the 2nd piece of bread (toasted side on top).
  • Cut in half and the patty melt is ready to serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

You can easily use any of your favorite types of cheese in this recipe if you do not like Swiss Cheese.  
You can use sourdough or artisan bread if you prefer, but Freddies does use Rye Bread in their recipe.  
These patty melts are best served fresh. 

Nutrition Facts

Calories 954kcal, Carbohydrates 37g, Protein 45g, Fat 69g, Saturated Fat 34g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3g, Monounsaturated Fat 24g, Trans Fat 3g, Cholesterol 213mg, Sodium 745mg, Potassium 677mg, Fiber 5g, Sugar 5g, Vitamin A 988IU, Vitamin C 4mg, Calcium 399mg, Iron 5mg

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  1. Michelle Miller says:

    What type of ground beef is best for this recipe?

  2. Carrie says:

    You can do 80/20 or 90/10. Both work great.