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Sizzling Spicy Jalapeño Pepper Jack Patty Melt Recipe

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Experience an exciting twist on a classic comfort food with this Spicy Jalapeño Pepper Jack Patty Melt. Juicy beef, gooey cheese, and zesty jalapeños come together for a deliciously satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 80/20 ground beef
  • Pepper Jack cheese
  • fresh jalapeños
  • pickled jalapeño slices
  • yellow onions
  • rye bread
  • butter
  • mayonnaise
  • sriracha or hot sauce
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder

Instructions

  1. First, slice your yellow onion into thin half-moons. Thinly slice some fresh jalapeños for cooking, and set aside some pickled jalapeño slices.
  2. Divide your ground beef into two equal portions (about 1/3 to 1/2 pound each) and gently form them into patties slightly wider than your bread slices – they'll shrink a bit when cooked. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Have your Pepper Jack cheese slices, butter, and rye bread ready to go.
  4. If making spicy mayo, mix mayonnaise with a dash of sriracha or hot sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
  5. Melt a tablespoon of butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes, or until they are deeply golden brown and very soft.
  6. During the last 5 minutes of onion caramelization, add your thinly sliced fresh jalapeños to the pan with the onions and cook until slightly softened. Remove the onions and jalapeños from the skillet and set aside.
  7. Increase the skillet heat to medium-high. Add a little more butter or a splash of neutral oil. Once hot, place the seasoned beef patties in the skillet.
  8. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side for a medium doneness, or adjust to your preference. Once cooked, remove the patties from the skillet and set aside.
  9. Clean the skillet if needed, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  10. Butter one side of each slice of rye bread. If using spicy mayo, spread a thin layer on the unbuttered side of two slices of bread.
  11. Place two slices of bread, butter-side down, in the skillet. Immediately top each bread slice with a slice of Pepper Jack cheese.
  12. On one of the cheesy bread slices, layer half of the caramelized onions and jalapeños, a few pickled jalapeño slices, and then one beef patty. Top the patty with another slice of Pepper Jack cheese.
  13. Place the other cheesy bread slice (cheese-side down) on top to complete the sandwich.
  14. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
  15. Carefully remove the patty melt from the skillet. Slice in half diagonally and serve hot!

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Keywords: Patience with onions is key; low and slow caramelization enhances sweetness. Adjust patty thickness to about 1/2 to 3/4 inch for optimal cooking. Experiment with different breads if desired.

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