Patty Melt Panini

By Valarie

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large Vidalia or other sweet onion, sliced
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 slices seedless rye
• 1/4 pound thinly sliced reduced-fat American cheese (such as Alpine Lace), about 8 slices
• 1/4 cup light Thousand Island salad dressing

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, oregano and pepper in a medium bowl. Shape into 4 patties, trying to mimic the shape of the rye bread.

3. Heat a panini press or a George Foreman grill to medium hot. Grill beef patties for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a plate.

4. Place 4 slices of rye on a cutting board. Top each with 1 slice of cheese, a beef patty, 1/2 cup onions, 1 slice of cheese and another slice of bread. Grill 2 sandwiches for 3 minutes, then repeat with remaining 2 sandwiches. Serve with salad dressing on the side.