All-American Patty Melts

By cecelia26_

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. butter or margarine
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 lb. ground turkey or lean ground beef
• Salt and pepper (optional)
• 8 slices Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Medium Cheddar Cheese
• 8 slices rye or pumpernickel bread
• Butter flavor cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Separate onion slices into rings; add to skillet. Cook uncovered 10 minutes or until golden brown and tender, stirring occasionally.

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Form ground meat into four 1/2-inch thick patties. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cook in large nonstick skillet or ridged grill pan over medium heat 6 minutes per side or until no longer pink in center.

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For each sandwich, lay slice cheese on bread; top with patty, onion, cheese and bread. Coat large skillet with cooking spray. Cook each sandwich over medium-low heat 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.