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    Home » Low Carb

    Low Carb Patty Melt

    By Charlotte  |  November 7, 2020

    Posted In: Diabetes Diet, Low Carb, Low Carb Favorites, Main Dish

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    patty melt with cheese and onions

    Make this diabetes friendly low carb patty melt with a special sauce in about 30 minutes! Serve as is or on very thin bread to keep carb counts low.

    patty melt with onions in black skillet

    A delicious and easy comfort food the whole family will love! Patty melt with sweet onions and cheesy topping is perfect for your week night meal.

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    The finishing touch is the "comeback sauce" which is a variation of the special sauce used on burgers and sandwiches. I used a thin slice bread for this recipe- if you are unable to find this, use a lettuce leaf to keep carb counts low. SO LET'S GET STARTED!

    Low Carb Patty Melt

    What is a patty melt?

    A traditional patty melt uses rye bread, caramelized onions and Swiss cheese. So basically, everything you love about a grilled cheese combined with everything you love about a burger!

    Why this recipe works:

    • Our "comeback sauce" kicks this sandwich up a notch!
    • Queso cheese adds another layer of creamy goodness.
    • Serve with thin sliced bread if desired for an authentic patty melt experience. (Each slice adds about 7gm carb)
    • Ready in about 30 minutes!
    beef patty melt with onions and melted white cheese on thin bread

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    How to make a low carb patty melt:

    • Step 1- Prepare sauce and set aside.
    • Step 2-Slice onions and place in skillet
    • Step 3- Cook onions until caramelized- about 10 to 15 minutes.
    • Step 4- Cook beef patties then add onions and queso. Enjoy!
    come back sauce close up
    sliced onions in skillet
    sautéed onions
    beef patty melt with onions and melted white cheese on thin bread

    Expert Tips:

    • Cook the onions until fully caramelized- this is a key part of the recipe! Want mushrooms too? Try my Balsamic Roasted Onions and Mushrooms recipe!
    • Queso is awesome in this recipe but feel free to use the cheese you prefer.
    • May this recipe even fewer carbs and use a lettuce leaf instead of very thin bread.
    sautéed onions

    If you like low carb eats, try out my Low Carb Chicken Philly Cheesesteak Bowl or my 15gm Carb Stuffed Potato for more delicious recipes!

    patty melt with queso cheese and onions
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    beef patty with cooked onions and melted queso cheese

    Low Carb Patty Melt

    Make this low carb burger patty melt with a special sauce in about 30 minutes! Serve as is, in a lettuce leaf or on very thin bread to keep carb counts low.
    4.69 from 16 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 383kcal
    Author: Easyhealth Living

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tbsp. olive oil or butter
    • 1 medium onion,sliced
    • 1 lb. ground beef, grass fed if available
    • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
    • salt and pepper
    • 3 Tbsp. queso melting cheese
    • 8 slices thin-sliced bread optional

    Comeback Sauce

    • 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
    • 2 Tbsp. ketchup
    • ½ Tbsp. dill pickle relish
    • dash Worcestershire sauce

    Instructions

    • To prepare Comeback Sauce:
      Mix all ingredients well.  Use this as a sandwich spread with patty melts.
    • Heat oil or butter in a large skillet then add sliced onion. Cook and stir until soft and golden brown-about 15 minutes. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
    • Add worcestershire sauce to ground beef and form into 4 thin patties.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper as desired. Place patties in skillet  and cook over medium heat turning as needed until fully cooked.
    • Place onions on top of cooked patties, then pour melted queso over all.  
    • Toast bread slices. Spread 2 slices toast with comeback sauce then add a patty with onions and cheese to form sandwich.  

    Notes

    Expert Tips

    • Cook the onions until fully caramelized- this is a key part of the recipe!
    • Queso is awesome in this recipe but feel free to use the cheese you prefer.
    • May this recipe even fewer carbs and use a lettuce leaf instead of very thin bread.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Low Carb Patty Melt
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
     
    383
    Calories from Fat 261
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    29
    g
    45
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    9
    g
    45
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    12
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    88
    mg
    29
    %
    Sodium
     
    318
    mg
    13
    %
    Potassium
     
    435
    mg
    12
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    6
    g
    2
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    24
    g
    48
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    138
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    3
    mg
    4
    %
    Calcium
     
    91
    mg
    9
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Jessica W.

      May 13, 2020 at 5:03 pm

      5 stars
      YUM! Very tasty. Reminds me of a Big Mac. It's super quick for a weeknight meal, too. I'll definitely make this again.

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