Patty Melt, Hand Cut Fries, & a Shake
Growing up there was this old drive in my grandparents used to take me to that served patty melts and delicious food. I remember the green sign and the big bags of fries. Nothing like any other joint around. It was called Lucky Boy. My grandmother loved their pastrami sandwiches. My grandfather loved the burgers and fries. I remember the milkshakes. That’s why I made this patty melt, hand cut fries, and a shake.
I want to give everyone a dish that would be reminiscent of a time I spent with my family for this #SundaySupper. So here is my version of a patty melt, hand cut fries, and a chocolate milkshake.
Patty Melt, Shake, and Fries
Yield:
6
Ingredients
- For Patty Melt
- One loaf rye bread
- 1½ lbs grounds beef
- Sliced cheese of choice (we used cheddar and pepperjack)
- 1 onion; sliced in rounds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter for bread
- For Hand Cut Fries
- 6 to 8 potatoes; sliced into strips
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Chocolate Milkshake
- 3 scoops of chocolate ice cream
- ½ cup milk
- 3 squeezes of chocolate syrup
Instructions
- Make hamburger patties square or round to your preference. In a frying pan, add one tablespoon olive oil and fry burgers until cooked to desired wellness. Pull out patties and butter the bread. Toast bread with cheeses and add the meat. Serve with gooey cheesiness!
- Wash potatoes and cut in half and then in to long strips. Heat oil to medium heat and fry potatoes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and then salt and pepper to taste. A small amount of cinnamon, paprika, sugar, salt, and pepper makes a wonderful seasoning to the fries.
- In a blender, add three scoops of chocolate ice cream and ½ cup of milk. Blend for 1 minute on high. Add three squeezes of chocolate syrup and blend for 30 seconds. Serve with whipping topping and a cherry or plain jane.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1083Total Fat: 49gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 161mgSodium: 670mgCarbohydrates: 110gFiber: 9gSugar: 39gProtein: 51g
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Sunday Supper Retro Appetizers:
- Irish Cheddar-Whiskey Fondue by girlichef
- Retro Football Party: Fondue, Deviled Chicken Wings & Lemon Chiffon by Zest Florida Foodie
- She Devils: Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs by Ruffles & Truffles
Sunday Supper Retro Salads:
- Coca-Cola Salad by Magnolia Days
- Salmon Salad | Retro Tuna Salad by Family Foodie
- Ambrosia Salad by Simply Gourmet
- Romaine “Wedge” Salad with Hot Maple Bacon Dressing by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Carrot & Raisin Salad by The Roxx Box
- Sweet & Smoky Broccoli Salad by In The Kitchen with KP
Sunday Supper Retro Breads and Sandwiches:
- Italian Style Bread by The Meltaways
- Creamed Chipped Salmon Jerky on Toast by Pescetarian Journal
- Grown-Up Tuna Melts by Home Cooking Memories
- English Muffin Pizzas by Comfy Cuisine
- Patty Melt, Hand Cut Fries, & a Shake by Mooshu Jenne
- Grown-Up Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup by The Catholic Foodie
- Toast Topper #16: Grandma’s Mock Apricot Jam by Yummy What Smells So Good?
SundaySupper Main Dishes:
- Chicken Pot Pie Topped With Bacon Cheddar Biscuits by Chocolate Moosey
- Tuna Noodle Casserole by Country Girl in the Village
- Nana’s Marinated Beef Roast by Supper for a Steal
- Chorizo Scotch Eggs by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Chicken Maryland by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Mushroom Stroganoff by Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Dairyfree Toast Hawaii by Galactosemia in PDX
- Porcupine Meatballs by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Chicken Kiev by The Urban Mrs.
- Salmon Quiche with Preserved Lemon by Shockingly Delicious
- Steak Diane by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Fried Chicken only in the Oven by In the Kitchen with Audrey
- Hambak Steak a.k.a. Salisbury Steak by Kimchi Mom
- Retro-Redo: Homemade TV Dinner by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Kicked Up Meatloaf by Curious Cuisiniere
- Shrimp Scampi (a lighter version) by Kudos Kitchen
- Old-Fashioned Pork Chops by My Trial in the Kitchen
- Jägerschnitzel by Sustainable Dad
- Healthier Hamburger-Corn Noodle Casserole by The Weekend Gourmet
- Tuna Noodle Casserole by Cookistry
- Chicken-N-Biscuits Pot Pie Casserole by The Messy Baker Blog
- Souper Pork Chops with Mashed Potatoes by Mama.Mommy.Mom
- Meatloaf that will make you swoon and Datz the truth by Midlife Roadtrip
- Tator Tot Casserole by Neighborfood
Sunday Supper Retro Sides and Veggies:
- Smokey Braised Red Cabbage by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Classic Corn Casserole by The Foodie Army Wife
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon & Balsamic by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Classic Green Bean Casserole Redux by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Mem’s Broccoli Casserole by Momma’s Meals
Sunday Supper Retro Desserts and Cocktails:
- Peachy Keen Tutti-Frutti Jello by La Cocina de Leslie
- Old School Boozy Rum Cake by Webicurean
- Individual Baked Alaskas by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Rainbow Jello by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Noshing with the Nolands
- Pineapple Bars by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Creamy Dairy Free Fresh Orange Julius With Coconut Milk by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Refrigerator Strawberry Cheesecake by There and Back Again
- Frozen Pineapple Upside-Down Cake by Juanita’s Cocina
- Boston Cream Pie by Gotta Get Baked
- Coca-Cola Cupcakes by Daily Dish Recipes
- Jello Poke Cake by Flour On My Face
- Devil’s Food Cake by Maroc Mama
- Bread Pudding with Pecans by Basic and Delicious
- Victoria Sponge Cake by The Lovely Pantry
- A Chocolate Twist on the Classic Japanese Strawberry Shortcake by Ninja Baking
- Post War Apple Pudding by My Cute Bride
- Spaghetti with Currywurst Sauce by Masala Herb
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- Raspberry Jam Cakes by Pippis in the Kitchen Again
- Cocktail: Moscow Mule by Crazy Foodie Stunts
What a great looking meal. Totally indulgent but delicious – a meal meant to be enjoyed and to forget about the calorie count!!
A little late on getting to last week’s post, but what a great take on a classic meal!
Great photo and I love the red basket! Nice touch! I love a good patty melt and those fries look awesome!
What a cute little drive in. I love that you served your dish on a plastic basket. So retro and your dish looks amazing! I just want to dig into in face first.
The plastic baskets I bought for my son’s 16th almost two years ago. I have 40 of them in black and red. They are fabulous for parties for burgers, sandwiches, sliders, and anything similar. We even use them for weeknight dinners 😀
Patty melts are one of my favs that I never remember to make. I think I may have to make one soon! YUM!
Oh wow! The memories of a drive-in restaurant. And those patty melts. I haven’t had one in years. Thanks so much for sharing this today.
Wow! This is even better than any of the fast food outlets! Great combination and recipes!
I love patty melts! Your photo looks perfectly like one I would get in a great diner.
Oh, such wonderful memories and a great retro meal 🙂
You seriously can’t go wrong with a classic burger, fries, and shake! Now I want one now….
Yum! This is one of my favourite meals ever! There was this really old school diner in my neighbourhood that had been around forever. It was a Vancouver institution famous for its burgers. Sadly it closed down a few years ago so I’ll just have to make these myself with your recipes.
Yum yum yum yum yum!!! Thank you so much for sharing this on Manic Monday!!
This is absolutely fantastic! I totally want to dig in right now, strap on some roller skates and maybe head over to the drive-in movie (although, the only thing I really ever did was roller skate!)
What a classic combination, and what a beautiful and inviting photo. Kudos!
This picture is of the old one in South Gate but I hear there is a Lucky Boy in Pasadena now. If it is you should try it! It looks the same with the fries and such from the website. The old one in South Gate was replaced with a McDonald’s.
Is this the same Lucky Boy in Pasadena next to the Trader Joe’s on Arroyo Parkway? If so, I’ve seen it many times but have never stopped. Will definitely have to try and I love how you made the full retro meal here.
Dishes from the local drive-in. That is retro! I wish I would have thought of this.
Wow, you probably did the best retro meal of all! This is just what I envision when I think retro. Wonderful!
Now THIS is a retro meal. Perfect. This is one of those meals I love to eat but know the grease factor is super high. I’m sure your version is much better then a restaurants-now I’m craving fries dipped in a shake!
This is absolutely perfect for the retro theme! Love it!
Mmmm – now THIS is a retro dinner! Totally takes me back to when I was a kid, and we would go to a place called the “Toot-N-Tell” 🙂
My mom didn’t drive so I never got to go to the drive in unless we went with another family. But I really don’t think we ever did. I know I went as a teen with my friends. Hey the drive through is making a come back!
We love a good burger with homemade fries! Yours is making my mouth water.
I wish I could just reach through the screen and grab a bite! Whenever I’m at a diner, I order a patty melt. I guess it’s my perfect burger!
That sounds sooo good!
Nothing says retro more than a patty melt, fries, and shake. Drooling!
YUMMY…nothing better than a burger, fries, and shake! It’s a total retro classic…we used to go to litle drive-ins with carhops too. Sonic’s the closest thing to it for us today!
One of my favs to get at the diner! Great choice!
Now THIS is a classic!!! I’d even be happy with just the chocolate shake and the hand cut fries to dip into it…mmmm
This looks delicious and fun!
My Mom owned several restaurants while I was a kid and this was alway a favorite with her patrons. I love the combination of Rye, cheese, onions and ground beef. Ohh la la, this is a winner!
I had a patty melt for the first time a few years ago and I was in love. I need to make them at home sometime.
To this day, this IS one of my favorite meals! I order it pretty much every time we go to our local throwback diner! My mouth is watering.
Why have I never made my own fries???
I love this post and your recipes look great!! You make me want to go to an old fashion diner and order this!!
Yum! Aw, I miss Drive-Ins. Your addition of cinnamon on the fries sounds fantastic!