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Patty Melt
A Lunch Counter Favorite
Recently (as I write this) I read an ode to the patty melt. You know the sandwich: hamburger patty, grilled rye bread, Swiss cheese, and (often) 1000 Island dressing. When done well it’s crisp and juicy, sweet and slightly salty, rich and savory. It’s the sort of sandwich I could order as a kid at Woolworth’s or the drug store’s lunch counter. But I probably haven’t seen it on a menu more than once or twice since then and it had dropped from my mind. However, after reading Janet Zimmerman’s praise of this sandwich/burger hybrid I had to make one — or two.
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Disclaimer: Most quantities in recipes are approximate. Adjust as needed according to your taste and experience. Unless otherwise specified, eggs are large and butter is unsalted.
Thanks Kevin. I was going to make bacon-cheeseburgers tonight, but this looks like a great alternative to the same old, same old. Hey, maybe I’ll add the bacon anyway. Your reference to Woolworth’s brings back memories- I miss those lunch counters.
Tupper,
Yeah, it’s a nice change of pace.