Smoked Bacon Patty Melt with Crisp Hashbrowns

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

Juicy bacon-infused beef patties layered with melted cheese and caramelized onions on toasted rye bread, served alongside golden, crispy hashbrowns. This American-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground beef, smoked bacon, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 800 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz, 80/20 blend ground beef
• 4 slices, chopped smoked bacon
• 1 small, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 Swiss cheese slices
• 4 rye bread slices
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 cups frozen shredded hashbrowns
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 12 ounces ground beef with 4 chopped smoked bacon slices, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Form into 2 patties about 1/2 inch thick.
2. Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon butter. Add 1 thinly sliced yellow onion and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until deeply caramelized and golden brown. Remove onions and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add the 2 beef patties and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Place 2 slices of Swiss cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to melt.
4. Step 4: While patties cook, heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in another skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 cups frozen shredded hashbrowns in an even layer and press down gently. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until bottom is golden and crispy, then flip and cook an additional 4-5 minutes until crisp on both sides.
5. Step 5: Butter one side of each of the 4 rye bread slices with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Place 2 bread slices butter-side-down on a clean skillet over medium heat. Top each with a cheese-topped patty, caramelized onions, and then the other bread slice butter-side-up. Grill sandwiches 3-4 minutes per side until bread is toasted and golden.
6. Step 6: Serve the bacon patty melts immediately with crispy hashbrowns on the side.