Best 5 Tex Mex Patty Melts Recipes

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A Tex Mex patty melt is a classic American comfort food sandwich that combines the flavors of Mexican and American cuisine. This mouthwatering sandwich features a juicy ground beef patty, melted cheese, grilled onions, and a special Tex Mex sauce, all sandwiched between two slices of buttered and toasted bread. Whether you are a fan of spicy food or just looking for a delicious and easy-to-make meal, a Tex Mex patty melt is sure to satisfy your cravings. With a variety of toppings and sauces to choose from, you can customize your patty melt to your liking. So, let's get cooking and explore the best recipe for a Tex Mex patty melt that will tantalize your taste buds!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TEX-MEX PATTY MELTS



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Make and share this Tex-Mex Patty Melts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by True Texas

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
3 tablespoons chili seasoning mix
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
1/2 fluid ounce beer
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 chipotle chile in adobo, minced
6 slices white bread or 6 slices Texas toast thick bread
6 slices monterey jack pepper cheese

Steps:

  • Mix together the ground beef, chili seasoning mix, 2 minced chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, and the beer in a bowl. Divide the mixture evenly into three patties.
  • Stir together the mayonnaise and 1 minced chipotle pepper with adobo sauce in a small bowl. Divide the mixture between the bread slices and spread evenly. Place a slice of pepperjack cheese on top of the mayonnaise mixture on each slice of bread.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties in the skillet until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes each side for well done. Remove each burger to a slice of bread, sandwiching them with the remaining slices.
  • Drain the skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons of the grease. Heat the reserved grease in the skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the sandwiches in the skillet until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 745.5, Fat 47.8, SaturatedFat 20.9, Cholesterol 157.8, Sodium 879.9, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 45.8

PATTY MELTS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 stick butter
1 whole large onion, halved and sliced
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
5 dashes Worcestershire sauce
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
8 slices rye bread
8 slices Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-low heat. Throw in the sliced onions and cook slowly until the onions are golden brown and soft, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, Worcestershire and some salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a separate skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties on both sides until totally done in the middle.
  • Assemble the patty melts this way: Slice of bread, slice of cheese, hamburger patty, a quarter of the cooked onions, another slice of cheese and another slice of bread.
  • On a clean griddle or in a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and grill the sandwiches until golden brown. Remove the sandwiches and add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Return the sandwiches to the skillet, flipping them to the other side. Cook until golden brown and crisp, and until the cheese is melted. Slice in half and serve immediately!

TEX-MEX CHICKEN MELTS



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A great little snack or appetizer. These are very addictive. You can get fancy and use cookie cutters to cut shapes out of bread the add ingredients on top.

Provided by Chemaine

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 loaf French bread, thinly cut slices
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated, divided (1 cup)
10 ounces chicken meat (canned chunk white drained and flaked)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon southwest seasoning
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 plum tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, snipped

Steps:

  • Cut bread into 20 1/4-inch slices. Arrange slices on a baking stone.
  • Chop onion & bell pepper. Grate cheese. In a bowl, combine chicken, onion, bell pepper, 1/2 cup of the cheese, mayonnaise, Seasoning Mix and garlic; mix well.
  • Divide filling evenly among bread slices. Slice tomatoes. Place one tomato slice over filling on each bread slice. Snip parsley. In a bowl, toss remaining cheese and parsley to combine. Sprinkle over tomato slices.
  • Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.2, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 16.6, Sodium 205.9, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.6

TEX-MEX PATTY MELTS



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I saw similar burgers made on television for a sports event. I didn't have buns, so I made patty melts instead. I will never make this in plain burger form again!

Provided by SColv

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
3 tablespoons chili seasoning mix
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
½ fluid ounce beer
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
6 (1 ounce) slices white bread
6 (1/2 ounce) slices pepperjack cheese

Steps:

  • Mix together the ground beef, chili seasoning mix, 2 minced chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, and the beer in a bowl. Divide the mixture evenly into three patties.
  • Stir together the mayonnaise and 1 minced chipotle pepper with adobo sauce in a small bowl. Divide the mixture between the bread slices and spread evenly. Place a slice of pepperjack cheese on top of the mayonnaise mixture on each slice of bread.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties in the skillet until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes each side for well done. Remove each burger to a slice of bread, sandwiching them with the remaining slices.
  • Drain the skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons of the grease. Heat the reserved grease in the skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the sandwiches in the skillet until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 129.3 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 1573.7 mg, Sugar 4 g

TEX-MEX PATTY MELTS



Tex-Mex Patty Melts image

I saw similar burgers made on television for a sports event. I didn't have buns, so I made patty melts instead. I will never make this in plain burger form again!

Provided by SColv

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
3 tablespoons chili seasoning mix
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
½ fluid ounce beer
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
6 (1 ounce) slices white bread
6 (1/2 ounce) slices pepperjack cheese

Steps:

  • Mix together the ground beef, chili seasoning mix, 2 minced chipotle peppers with adobo sauce, and the beer in a bowl. Divide the mixture evenly into three patties.
  • Stir together the mayonnaise and 1 minced chipotle pepper with adobo sauce in a small bowl. Divide the mixture between the bread slices and spread evenly. Place a slice of pepperjack cheese on top of the mayonnaise mixture on each slice of bread.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties in the skillet until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes each side for well done. Remove each burger to a slice of bread, sandwiching them with the remaining slices.
  • Drain the skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons of the grease. Heat the reserved grease in the skillet over medium-high heat. Grill the sandwiches in the skillet until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 129.3 mg, Fat 44.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 1573.7 mg, Sugar 4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your patty melts.
  • Season the beef patties generously. Don't be afraid to use plenty of salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Cook the beef patties over medium heat. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from drying out.
  • Use a good melting cheese. American cheese is a classic choice, but you can also use cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Swiss cheese.
  • Toast the bread. This will help it hold up to the melted cheese and beef patties.
  • Serve the patty melts immediately. They're best when they're hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Patty melts are a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a patty melt that is sure to satisfy everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give these Tex-Mex Patty Melts a try. You won't be disappointed!

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