Patty melt

Patty melt

Patty melt with French fries and garnishes
Origin
Place of origin	United States
Details
Type	Sandwich
Main ingredient(s)	Rye bread, hamburger patty, onions, cheese (Cheddar)

A patty melt is a type of hamburger consisting of a hamburger patty and American, Cheddar or Swiss cheese between two slices of bread (traditionally rye, though sourdough is sometimes substituted). Patty melts are sometimes prepared using marbled rye bread. In some places, especially in the U.S., a patty melt can consist of only the patty of a hamburger, with cheese, on a single piece of toast/bun. The hamburger is then fried with butter on a frying pan so that the cheese melts thoroughly. In the U.S. Patty Melts are typically served with Thousand Island dressing on the side. It is unclear when the actual patty melt was invented, but records exist of them being served as early as the 1940s. They embellish on the traditional cheeseburger, and further take the burger back to its roots by being served on bread versus a bun.

Other uses

Patty Melt is also a cartoon character and mascot costume used by state beef councils in the promotion of beef at public events. The character has made appearances at state fairs, NASCAR races, children's events, and cook-offs. The appearance of the Patty character is a large plush cheeseburger with a pink baseball hat and long blonde braids.

See also

• List of hamburgers
• List of American sandwiches
• List of sandwiches
• Food portal