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Classic Diner-Style Patty Melts

On YouTube as “How to Make Classic Diner-Style Patty Melts”

  • Original burger
  • July 2024
  • 9:19
  • 147K views

An old-school favourite that combines the smashed burger with the grilled cheese sandwich: thin patties, onions and cheese on rye, cooked in cast iron.

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