Italian Patty Melts Recipe

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End the week on a fun note with an easy-to-serve and easy-to-enjoy sandwich. Either serve these Italian-style burgers as a sandwich or open-faced with extra sauce. Simple and Delicious Test Kitchen

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Italian Patty Melts Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

20 10 30

Ingredients

1 egg
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, divided
3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
8 slices Italian bread
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce, bread crumbs and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four oval patties; set aside.
Combine butter and seasonings; brush over both sides of bread. In a large skillet, toast bread until lightly browned; set aside.
In the same skillet, cook patties over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink.
Spoon remaining sauce over patties; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Place burgers on four slices of toast; top with remaining toast. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 sandwich equals 490 calories, 23 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 132 mg cholesterol, 785 mg sodium, 37 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 32 g protein.

Originally published as Italian Patty Melts in Simple & Delicious November/December 2008, p10