Name: Tyler Smith’s In-N-Out-Inspired Patty Melt
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter, softened, divided; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 pounds ground beef; 16 slices American cheese, divided; 1 package frozen french fries; 4 thick-cut slices sourdough bread; SAUCE:; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish; 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt

This ultimate 4x4 patty melt is a take on In-N-Out's classic animal-style burger, but in patty melt form. Burger patties are layered on crispy, buttery sourdough bread with caramelized onions, melty cheese, fries and an In-N-Out-inspired sauce. This mash-up is a must-try! —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Tyler Smith’s In-N-Out-Inspired Patty Melt

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Yield:2 servings

Prep:40 min

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Ingredients

5 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds ground beef
16 slices American cheese, divided
1 package frozen french fries
4 thick-cut slices sourdough bread
sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt

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Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook 5-6 minutes or until starting to lightly brown. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook 20-25 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until onions are a deep brown color and very soft. Season with salt. Remove from skillet.

Shape ground beef into eight 4-oz. patties. Add one beef patty to the skillet. With a heavy metal spatula, flatten to 1/4- to 1/2-in. thickness. Cook until edges start to brown, about 1-1/2 minutes. Turn; top with one slice American cheese. Cook until burger is browned and a thermometer reads at least 160°, about 1 minute. Repeat with remaining beef.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to assemble burgers.
Prepare frozen french fries according to package directions; season with salt to taste.
To assemble sandwiches, spread one side of each slice of sourdough with 1 tablespoon softened butter. Flip bread over. On two pieces of sourdough, place two slices of American cheese on the non-buttered side of bread. Layer with four cooked burger patties, cooked french fries, caramelized onions and sauce. Top with two more slices of American cheese. Top with a second piece of sourdough, buttered side out.
In a skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches until golden brown on both sides and cheese is melted.