Diner Night

Hot Pastrami and Patty Melts

These are two great dishes that are simple to make.

For the Pastrami Sandwich

You will need a good quality pastrami. I actually make my own but unless you are willing to sacrifice days to make it and then another 12-14 hours in a smoker a good quality store bought pastrami will do. This sandwich is basically like making a grilled cheese.

Ingridients:

8 slices rye bread (I prefer dill rye)

1lb Pastrami

4 slices Havarti cheese

pickle slices

margarine

Directions:

Heat a griddle or large frying pan to med heat. Spread one side of each slice of rye bread with margarine. Divide meat and cheese evenly and to make 4 sandwiches making sure margarine is on the outside. Fry each side on griddle on fry pan until crispy an golden brown. Add pickle slices to sandwich and serve alongside some potato chips. Enjoy!!

For the Patty Melt

You need nothing more than to make a grilled cheese out of a burger.

Ingridients:

8 slices rye bread (I prefer dill rye)

1lb ground beef (divide into 4 burger patties)

4 slices American cheese

4Tbls each Ketchup & Mayonaise (for dipping sauce)

margarine

Directions:

Heat a griddle or large frying pan to med heat. Fry each burger patty approx 4 min each side. Remove and set aside. Drain fat from pan or griddle. Spread one side of each slice of rye bread with margarine. Place one patty each on a slice of the rye bread, top each with one slice of cheese. Making sure margarine is on the outside finish with another slice of rye bread. Fry each side on griddle on fry pan until crispy an golden brown. Serve alongside tater tots or fries.

For Dipping Sauce - mix together ketchup and mayonaise (tell no one of the secret sauce).