My grandfather always requests these at our fourth of july block party and they are so simple to make with only 4 ingredients.

My grandfather always requests these at our fourth of july block party and they are so simple to make with only 4 ingredients.

 

These oven baked 4-ingredient beef mini patty melts are one of those easy party foods that disappear fast every single time I make them. They have all the cozy diner-style flavor of a classic patty melt, just simplified into a bite-size version that works perfectly for a block party, game day, or busy weeknight dinner. I love recipes like this when life feels packed, because a handful of store-bought ingredients turns into something warm, cheesy, and crowd-pleasing without much effort.

Serve these mini patty melts with kettle chips, pickles, a simple pasta salad, baked beans, or fresh fruit if you want to round out the plate. For casual entertaining, I like to set them out with extra creamy dressing on the side and let everyone grab a few straight from the baking sheet while they’re still hot and melty.

Oven Baked 4-Ingredient Beef Mini Patty Melts

Servings: 8

Finished mini patty melts baked until golden and melty
Finished mini patty melts baked until golden and melty

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

16 slices cocktail rye bread
8 slices Swiss cheese, cut in half
1/2 cup creamy dressing such as Thousand Island 

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.

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