Patty Melt

• 10 thin slices sweet onion
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 slices rye bread
• 2 tablespoons Thousand Island salad dressing
• 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
• 2 slices process American cheese or Swiss cheese

Directions

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Remove and keep warm.
• Shape beef into two oval patties; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, cook patties over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a meat thermometer reads 160 and meat juices run clear; drain. Remove and keep warm.
• Spread remaining butter over one side of each slice of bread. Place in skillet, buttered side down, and toast until lightly browned.
• Combine salad dressing and horseradish. On two slices of toast, layer a slice of cheese, a beef patty, half of the onion and dressing mixture. Top with remaining toast. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich (prepared with reduced-fat butter and reduced-fat salad dressing) equals 516 calories, 24 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 108 mg cholesterol, 1,278 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 32 g protein

This looks so good! I can't wait to try it. I'll let you all know how it turns out.