Best 4 Italian Patty Melts Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable fusion of Italian and American flavors with the irresistible Italian Patty Melts. This culinary masterpiece combines the classic patty melt with a unique Italian twist, resulting in a symphony of taste that will tantalize your palate. Featuring juicy and savory Italian-seasoned beef patties, nestled between melted Provolone and tangy marinara sauce, these patty melts are sure to become a favorite comfort food. Accompanied by three additional enticing recipes, including Air Fryer Patty Melts, Classic Patty Melts, and Mini Patty Melts, this article offers a delightful variety of patty melt variations to satisfy every craving. Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore the diverse flavors and textures of these delectable creations.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN PATTY MELTS



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End the week on a fun note with an easy-to-serve and easy-to-enjoy sandwich. Either serve these Italian-style burgers as a sandwich or open-faced with extra sauce. Simple and Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, divided
3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
8 slices Italian bread
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce, bread crumbs and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four oval patties; set aside., Combine butter and seasonings; brush over both sides of bread. In a large skillet, toast bread until lightly browned; set aside., In the same skillet, cook patties over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. , Spoon remaining sauce over patties; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Place burgers on four slices of toast; top with remaining toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 785mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CREAMY TOMATO SOUP AND ITALIAN PATTY MELTS



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

4 cups whole milk
3 (14-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
2 rounded tablespoons tomato paste
1 medium onion, chopped
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon sugar
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, cut in pieces
1 stalk of celery, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup Watercress and Hazelnut Pesto or store bought prepared basil pesto, available on dairy aisle
12 ounces watercress, stems removed
1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
2 cloves cracked garlic
1/4 teaspoon ground or grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, plus 1 tablespoon
4 sweet Italian sausage patties, 1/4 pound each, available in packaged meat case of the market
1 cubanelle long sweet Italian light green pepper, seeded and sliced
1 medium yellow skinned onion, sliced
Salt and pepper
8 slices Italian bread, or white bread
8 slices deli-sliced provolone

Steps:

  • Heat the milk over moderate heat in a medium pot. Put tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, salt and pepper, sugar, flour, butter, celery into a food processor and grind until smooth. Pour mixture into milk and raise heat to bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. While soup cooks, make pesto and sammies.
  • Fill the food processor with watercress, loosely packed. Add hazelnuts, 1/2 of the oil and garlic cloves to the watercress in the processor. Add nutmeg, salt and pepper to the processor bowl, set lid in place and pulse grind the mixture into a thick paste. Add any remaining watercress to the processor and grind into the paste by pulsing the processor again. Transfer watercress paste to a bowl. Stir in the remaining oil and the cheese. Taste pesto sauce and adjust seasonings.
  • Heat a griddle over medium high heat. Drizzle the pan with extra-virgin olive oil and add the patties and cook 5 minutes on each side. Remove from the griddle and add another tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and the peppers and onions. Season the peppers and onions and cook until just tender, 5 minutes. Remove them from the griddle. Wipe the griddle clean and reduce heat to medium low. Assemble sandwiches: place 4 slices of bread down, top with 1/4 each of the peppers onions, then a slice of cheese, a cooked sausage patty, another slice of cheese and then place bread on top. Add butter to griddle and cook sammy melts 2 or 3 minutes on each side until golden and cheese is melted. Press with spatula as sammies cook or set another heavy skillet on sammies to weigh them down.
  • Pour soup into shallow bowls and add a couple of rounded spoonfuls of pesto to each dish and stir it into the soup. Cut the patty melts corner to corner and dip in the soup as you eat.

ITALIAN PATTY MELTS



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This is a different twist on the regular Patty Melt that I just had to share. I haven't tried it yet, but I will soon! I am guessing in the prep time.

Provided by Michelle S.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground chuck
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
2 teaspoons oil
1 medium green pepper, sliced into 8 rings
8 slices raw onions
4 slices mozzarella cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted with garlic butter

Steps:

  • Mix meat, Parmesan cheese, and seasonings.
  • Shape into 4- 4inch patties.
  • Heat oil.
  • Cook pepper rings until crisp tender.
  • Remove.
  • Now do the same with the raw onion slices.
  • Remove.
  • In the same pan cook patties until done.
  • Top with veggies and then with cheese.
  • Cover pan until cheese is melted.
  • Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.4, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 98.7, Sodium 514.5, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 33.8

ITALIAN PORK PATTY MELTS



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This recipe is for people who like ground pork meat! The original recipe is with Italian Bread and Ground Beef, well I did not have Italian Bread instead I used Hamburger Buns and instead Ground Beef I use Ground Pork.

Provided by Sylwia Wojdyla Ohlrich

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg
1/2 c spaghetti sauce, divided
3 Tbsp bread crumbs, seasoned
1/4 tsp pepper
1 lb ground pork
2 Tbsp butter, melted
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried parsley flakes
1/8 tsp garlic powder
4 hamburger buns
1/2 c shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce, bread crumbs and pepper. Crumble over mixture and mix well. Shape into four oval patties; set aside.
  • 2. Combine butter and seasoning; brush over hamburger buns one side. In a large skillet, toast buns until lightly browned; set aside.
  • 3. In the same skillet, cook patties over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink.
  • 4. Spoon remaining sauce over patties; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Place burgers on four slices of toasted buns; top with remaining bun.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Season the ground beef generously with salt and pepper before cooking.
  • Cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is browned all the way through, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the ground beef, or it will steam instead of brown.
  • Toast the bread slices lightly before assembling the patty melts.
  • Use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, mozzarella, or provolone.
  • Serve the patty melts immediately with your favorite sides, such as fries, onion rings, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Italian patty melts are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are a great way to use up leftover ground beef, and they can be customized to your liking with different toppings and cheeses. So next time you're looking for a quick and satisfying meal, give Italian patty melts a try!

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