Pimento Cheese Patty Melts are the ultimate southern patty melt. Beef patties, red pepper jelly-flavored caramelized onions, and pimento cheese are grilled between two slices of white bread.

 
The Patty Melt is a classic diner-style American sandwich and is one of my favroties. Typically made with grilled onion and American cheese, this one has a southern flair with onions cooked in  butter and then flavored with a little thyme and red pepper jelly. The red pepper jelly adds both sweetness and a little heat to the onions. Instead of American cheese, these Pimento Cheese Patty Melts have a healthy slather of pimento cheese. The pimento cheese melts and gets so creamy, no sauce is needed. Plus it adds tons of cheese flavor.

Pimento Cheese Patty Melts Recipe Tips: You can use homemade pimento cheese for this recipe or store bought.
A cast iron pan is perfect for this recipe. It gets a great sear on both the burger patties and the bread. As an alternative, use a nonstick pan.
I like to use 80 to 85% lean ground beef for this recipe. Having a good amount of fat produces a juicy and flavorful burger. You can use a leaner ground beef if you wish.

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Pimento Cheese Patty Melts

Pimento Cheese Patty Melts are the ultimate southern patty melt. Beef patties, red pepper jelly-flavored caramelize...