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gf patty melts

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Mm, patty melts! When you’re gluten-free, enjoying a delicious patty melt may seem like something you’ll never enjoy again. But, with the right bread (gf explorers sandwich bread to be specific) and our delicious patty melt recipe, you can now sink your teeth into one of the most delicious patty melts you have EVER tasted. Our recipe includes a secret ingredient to add tons of flavor to the burger, a mustard trick, and our special burger sauce. The patty melt can be made dairy-free by simply omitting the cheese or using dairy-free cheese.

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GF Classic Patty Melt

Richard Wolf
This decadent classic patty melt is made with gluten-free bread, special sauce, goat cheese, and caramelized onions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings
Calories 550 kcal

Suggested Tools

Blackstone Tabletop Griddle
Stainless Steel Spatula
Burger Smasher

The Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef, 80/20
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese, or goat cheese, or your favorite cheese, or no cheese!
  • 6 slices gluten-free bread, our recipe is terrific!
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened. For dairy-free, use Earth Balance Buttery Spread
  • 1 tsp Umami Powder
  • 1 tbsp mustard, yellow
  • 1 pinch garlic salt
  • 1 tbsp gf explorers burger sauce, see recipe in blog post
  • Kosher salt and pepper

The Process
 

Mise en Place

  • Find the Burger Sauce recipe at the bottom of the Patty Melt post.
  • Slice the onions.

Caramelize the Onions

  • Set the heat at medium-high and add 1 tablespoon of Earth Balance and when that melts, add 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil to the pan. Once the pan and oil are hot the onions. Season lightly with kosher salt and pepper.
  • Once the onions begin to soften and become translucent, lower the heat slightly and keep cooking. The caramelization process will take about 30-45 minutes. During this time, mix the onions frequently. You will start to see them changing color as they cook. You will also see moisture in the pan as the cooking process releases the moisture from the onions. If the pan becomes dry, which it will about halfway to two-thirds into the process, add a small amount of water to the pan to prevent burning and sticking. About one-half cup at a time. Keep stirring, cooking, and adding water if needed until the onions reach a deep, caramel color.

Prepare the Beef

  • Add beef to a medium-sized bowl and add 1/2 teaspoon of Umami powder and mix together gently with your hands. Divide beef into six uniform-sized balls, about 2-3 ounces each.

On the Grill

  • Heat your griddle. While it is heating, add a pinch of garlic salt to the butter and mix together. Spread the button on each side of the bread and place the bread on the griddle to toast. Cook until you achieve your desired doneness. Remove the bread from the griddle.
  • Add all six balls of meat to the griddle and season with kosher salt and pepper on one side. Cook for 30 seconds and then turn the balls over.
  • Using a smasher (see equipment) and a stainless steel spatula, smash the burgers as thin as you can. Slather each patty with a thin coat of yellow mustard.
  • Cook the patties until they are crispy on the edges and juices form on top, 2-3 minutes. Turn the patties over and place a slice of cheese on each patty and cook for another 2-3 minutes until cheese is nicely melted.

Assemble the Burgers

  • Put a good amount of Burger Sauce on each slice of bread. Stack your patties (2) on each other and put them on the bread. Place a generious amount of caramelized onions on top of the patties and topo with your other piece of bread.
  • Enjoy!!

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Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 36gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 249mgPotassium: 528mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 303IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 322mgIron: 3mg
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gluten free dairy free burger sauce

GF DF Secret Burger Sauce

Richard Wolf
A delicious and tangy addition to any burger
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

The Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp sweet relish
  • 1 tsp Worchestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp distilled white vinegar
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried onions
  • season to taste with kosher salt and pepper

The Process
 

  • Mix all ingredients well and chill before serving.

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