If you love classic diner food but want to stay on track with your goals, this low carb, Weight Watchers–friendly Patty Melt is for you.

It has all the comforting flavors you crave, juicy beef, melty Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions – lightened up with smarter ingredient choices.

This recipe is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, a hearty lunch, or anytime you’re craving something indulgent without the extra points.

Patty Melt Low Carb Weight Watchers Recipe

The Ingredients

Lean Ground Beef: Using 93–96% lean ground beef keeps the saturated fat lower while delivering high-quality protein.

Protein helps you feel satisfied and supports muscle maintenance, making this patty melt more filling and balanced.

Aunt Millie’s Live Carb Smart Bread: This bread is a favorite for low carb and Weight Watchers lifestyles. It’s lower in net carbs and calories than traditional bread, while still providing fiber to help keep you full longer.

It allows you to enjoy a sandwich style meal without feeling deprived.

Sargento Ultra Thin Swiss Cheese: Ultra Thin cheese slices give you real cheese flavor with fewer calories and less fat than standard slices.

Swiss cheese also provides protein and calcium, which support muscle and bone health.

Onions: Onions add natural sweetness and depth of flavor without adding many calories or points.

They’re rich in antioxidants and help boost flavor so you don’t need heavy sauces.

Olive Oil Spray: A small amount of olive oil helps achieve that classic grilled texture while providing heart-healthy fats.

Click here to track the points on your Weight Watchers app. There are 7g net carbs per sandwich. The full nutrition information can be found at the bottom of the recipe card.

How to Make a Low Carb Patty Melt

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and spray with olive oil. Add the sliced onions and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until softened and lightly caramelized. Remove and set aside.

Season the ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then shape into a thin patty roughly the size of the bread slices.

In the same skillet, cook the beef patty for 3–4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet.

Spray one side of each slice of bread with olive oil. Place one slice of bread, oil side down, into the skillet. Top with the beef patty, Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions.

Top with the second slice of bread, oil side up, and cook over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.

Slice in half and serve warm.

Serving Suggestions

Add pickles or sauerkraut for extra flavor with minimal carbs
Pair with roasted zucchini, green beans, or broccoli
Serve with a side salad and a light vinaigrette

Ingredients

2 slices Aunt Millie's Live Carb Smart white bread
3 oz. lean ground beef
1 slice Sargento ultra thin Swiss cheese
1/4 cup sliced yellow onion
Salt, pepper, and garlic powder
Olive oil spray

Instructions

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and spray with olive oil. Add the sliced onions and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until softened and lightly caramelized. Remove and set aside.
Season the ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then shape into a thin patty roughly the size of the bread slices.
In the same skillet, cook the beef patty for 3–4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet.
Spray one side of each slice of bread with olive oil. Place one slice of bread, oil side down, into the skillet. Top with the beef patty, Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions.
Top with the second slice of bread, oil side up, and cook over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes per side, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
Slice in half and serve warm.

Notes

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

1 serving (There are 7g net carbs per serving)

251 calories, 12g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 294 mg sodium, 26g total carbohydrate, 19g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 27g protein (myfitnesspal.com)

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