Italian Patty Melt

Ingredients

• 2 slice Italian bread
• 4 oz ground beef
• 1 slice pepperjack cheese
• 1/8 cup marinara
• 1 tbsp mayonaisse
• 1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp bread crumbs
• 1 tsp butter
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp thyme
• 1/8 tbsp basil
• 1/8 tsp onion powder

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. In mixing bowl, combine ground beef, parmesan cheese, mayonaisse, bread crumbs, basil, thyme, 1/2 the garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and black pepper.
3. Mix thoroughly.
4. Pack into oval patty, and place in frying pan over medium heat.
5. Cover, flip as needed, and cook for 5-7 minutes until internal tempt reaches 150F.
6. As beef is cooking, on perforated pan, butter bread slices and sprinkle with remaining garlic powder.
7. On buttered side, cut slice of cheese in half and put on both sides.
8. When patty is cooked, set on one slice of bread.
9. Cover patty with marinara, and top with over piece of bread.
10. Place sandwich in oven for 10-12 minutes.