juicy beef, melty cheese, and golden caramelized onions embraced by buttery, toasted bread.

1. Wipe out the skillet and add enough oil to coat the surface over medium heat.

2. Shape ground beef into patties, season with salt, and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.

3. Place burgers on a wire rack. Butter one side of each bread slice.

4. In the skillet, place a slice of bread buttered side down, add cheese, patty, onions, more cheese, and another bread slice (buttered side up).

5. Cover and cook for 2 1/2 minutes, then flip and cook for 1 more minute.

6. Remove the patty melt from the skillet and repeat with remaining ingredients. Devour hot