Waffle House Patty Melt Recipe

The Waffle House Patty Melt is one of their most popular sandwiches. Coming in many varieties — with bacon, ham, and turkey — you’ll find the sandwich to be a favorite among families and budget-conscious college students alike. But how do you recreate the deliciousness of this breakfast staple at home?

What is Waffle House Patty Melt?

Waffle House is a chain of restaurants based in the United States. They specialize in breakfast foods, including omelets, eggs, and hash browns, but they also serve sandwiches and burgers. The Waffle House Patty Melt is a sandwich made with two slices of bacon, American cheese, grilled onions, and lettuce. It’s served between two pieces of white or wheat toast.

Ingredients

Please check the recipe card at the end of this post for measurements

Ground Pork

The use of ground pork is to add additional flavor and moisture. Ground pork is an excellent choice when you want a meat patty that’s tender and full of flavor.

• Edam cheese

Edam cheese, also known as Echte Hollandse Edammer, is a Dutch cheese that is soft and mild. The cheese is made from the milk of cows that eat only grass. Edam cheese has a strong flavor and is often used in cooking because of its rich buttery texture. It’s commonly used to prepare Patty Melt because it adds a rich, creamy taste to the dish.

• Colby cheese

Colby cheese is a type of processed cheese product that is formed by adding water and salt to shredded cheddar or Colby cheese. It is used in many types of foods, including sandwiches, salads, and other dishes.

The addition of Colby cheese will result in a more moist and flavorful product. This will make it easier for the diner to enjoy the meal without having to use too much butter or oil on their waffles or pancakes.

• American cheese

American cheese is a type of processed cheese that’s made from cow’s milk. It is typically used to make sandwiches, and it is also sometimes used as a pizza topping.

• Soy Sauce

Soy sauce is a Japanese seasoning. It’s made from fermented soybeans and salt, so it has a strong salty taste. It can be used to flavor many dishes, but one of its most famous uses is in cooking.

Soy sauce is commonly added to hot dogs, hamburgers, and other foods that are usually served with ketchup or mustard. Soy sauce also makes a great basting for pork chops or chicken breasts as they cook on the grill or in the oven.

You can add soy sauce directly to the pan when you’re making your patty melt waffle house. It will help you create a crispy outside on your sandwich without using any other kind of oil or fat!

How to make a waffle house patty melt

1. Add butter to a medium-heat skillet and allow it to melt.
2. Add one teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and sliced onions, and let it cook for 20mins
3. Lower the heat and frequently stir to avoid burning and stickiness.
4. Now for the ground beef, add a pack of Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper.
5. Mix the seasoning and meat thoroughly. After that, you can form the patties (don’t make the patties too sticky)
6. In a high-heat skillet, add vegetable oil and let the oil heat up. Now add the patties and cook for 5 minutes on each side. Don’t flip the patties more than once.
7. Once cooked, you can now toast the bread.
8. On one side of the sliced bread, coat it with a bit of butter (this will be the outer side of the sandwich.
9. Add the grated cheese, caramelized onions and patties on top and cover with another slice of bread.
10. In a skillet, heat up a small amount of butter and place the sandwich in it (make sure the side with the butter is below.)
11. Toast till you’re satisfied with how crispy the bread is.
12. Serve with mayonnaise.

What to serve with?

The Patty Melt is the ultimate sandwich for a snack-loving crowd. Serve it up with any of our favorite sides to make a complete meal.

Try pairing the Waffle House Patty Melt with:

• Coleslaw: This classic side dish is great on its own, but when paired with the Patty Melt, you get a true taste of southern comfort!
• Waffle fries: These crispy fries are delicious to eat on their own, but they’re also perfect with this sandwich! Top them off with your favorite sauce or dip to enjoy a more intense flavor.
• Baked beans: For something more savory, try serving baked beans on the side with your Patty Melt. You can even add some bacon if you want it extra messy!

Cooking Tips

• Use a spatula to spread the cheese on top of the burger patty. This will help the cheese melt and stick to the patty better.
• Make sure to cook the patty until it is cooked through, but don’t overcook it! If it’s too well done, then the cheese will be too crispy and hard.**Tip: If you want your cheese a little softer, then cook it for less time than normal**
• After you have cooked your burger patty, place it in a skillet over medium heat with a little bit of olive oil and let it cook until it is golden brown on both sides**Tip: This will help keep your burger from getting soggy from sitting in melted cheese or sauce*, *Once your burger is ready, add some salt and pepper to taste*, *Top off with your favorite toppings! We like lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions!

Storage

If you want to store your Waffle House Patty Melt, here’s how:

1. Let it cool down completely before you wrap it up.
2. Wrap it in foil or plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for up to 24 hours.
3. When you’re ready to eat, unwrap it and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.

Reheating

You can reheat Waffle House Patty Melt in the microwave, or you can use a grill pan and cook it over medium heat.

• To reheat in the microwave, just heat up the patty melt on a plate in the microwave for about one minute at a time until it’s heated through.
• To reheat on the grill pan, heat up both sides of the patty melt for about five minutes on each side, then serve hot.

FAQ

Conclusion

Yes, waffle house patty melts are that good. For many of us in college, this will be our one go-to to fill the hole left by Saturday Night Live’s new cold weather shakes. But we know that there are many more of you out there who aren’t as familiar with Waffle House and would like to try them out. So here’s a Waffle House Patty Melt recipe that even someone who doesn’t live near a Waffle House can make their own at home.