Italian Patty Melts

• 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground chicken
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1 tabspoons italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 12 large sweet onion, cut into rings
• 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into rings
• 3 ounces mozzarella cheese (4 slices)
• 4 slices of seeded rye bread or 4 hamburger buns, split

1. In bowl, combine ground beef/chicken, mayonnaise,, Parma and Italian seasoning.
2. Shape into 4- 4" patties.
3. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set.
4. Heat 1 tablespoons of olive oil in large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
5. Add bell pepper rings and onions; cook 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
6. Remove from skillet.
7. Add remaining 1 tablespoons olive oil and heat until sizzling.
8. Add patties; reduce heat to medium; cook 5 minutes each side for medium-rare (beef only), longer for well-done.
9. Top each patty with 1 slice cheese 2 bell pepper rings and 1/4 onions rings .
10. Cover; cook 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
11. Serve on grilled or toasted bread or buns.
12. Note: Spread bread/buns with Dijon mustard for spicier taste.

lean ground beef, parmesan cheese, italian seasoning, lowfat mayonnaise, olive oil, sweet onion, green bell pepper, mozzarella cheese, seeded rye bread

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-patty-melts-223657 (may not work)