Italian Patty Melts

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These Italian Patty Melts combine juicy seasoned beef patties with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella, all stacked between crispy garlic toast slices. It’s a comforting, flavor-packed twist on the classic diner melt with an irresistible Italian flair. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners, this recipe delivers bold taste with minimal fuss.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Keyword garlic bread, ground beef, patty melt

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 707kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

1 egg
½ cup spaghetti sauce divided
3 Tbsp seasoned bread crumbs
¼ tsp pepper
1 lb ground beef
4 Tbsp butter melted
¼ tsp dried basil
¼ tsp dried parsley flakes
¼ tsp garlic powder
8 slices Italian bread
½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce, bread crumbs and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into four oval patties; set aside.
Combine butter and seasonings; brush over both sides of bread. In a large skillet, toast bread until lightly browned; set aside.
In the same skillet, cook patties over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink.
Spoon remaining sauce over patties; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Place burgers on four slices of toast; top with remaining toast. Yield: 4 servings.

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