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Delicious Whataburger Patty Melt copycat sandwich with melted cheese and grilled onions

Whataburger Patty Melt Copycat

This easy-to-make patty melt captures the nostalgic flavors of the classic Whataburger, featuring crunchy Texas toast, a juicy beef patty, and gooey cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 slices Texas toast
  • 1 Pound beef patty Seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 2 slices cheese American or your choice
  • 1/4 cup grilled onions Caramelized
Grilling Essentials
  • Butter Butter for grilling For grilling the toast and caramelizing the onions
  • Salt and pepper To taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add some butter.
  2. Grill the onions until they are caramelized, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Season the beef patty with salt and pepper and cook it in the same skillet to your desired doneness.
  4. Place cheese on top of the patty to melt.
Assembly
  1. Butter one side of the Texas toast and place it in the skillet, butter side down.
  2. Add the cooked patty with melted cheese and grilled onions on top, then cover with the second slice of buttered toast.
Grilling
  1. Grill until golden brown on both sides, and the cheese is fully melted.
  2. Slice in half and serve warm.

Notes

Serve with a side of crispy fries or onion rings for the ideal companion. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.