Patty melt

Patty melt with french fries and garnishes

A patty melt is a type of sandwich consisting of a hamburger patty, pieces of sautéed or grilled onion (Note: Sometimes sautéed mushrooms are added for good measure), and Cheddar or Swiss cheese between two slices of bread (traditionally rye, though sourdough is sometimes substituted). In other places, especially in the U.S., a patty melt can consist of only the patty of a hamburger, with cheese, or a single piece of toast/bun. The sandwich is then fried with butter on a frying pan so that the cheese melts thoroughly.

In the Pacific Northwest, a popular variant is ground salmon patty (instead of ground beef) and dill Havarti (in lieu of the more common Cheddar).^{[citation needed]} In Belarus the addition of fish roe and chicken egg is common. In Canada it is at times served open face and with gravy.

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 sandwiches