Smokehouse Brisket BBQ Patty Melt with Garlic Parmesan Fries & Creamy Coleslaw
“This Patty Melt Means Business”
You ever take one bite of something and think, “Yep… this is exactly why I keep stretchy pants in my closet”?
Yeah, this is that meal.
We’re talking beef-on-beef magic here — a juicy, seasoned burger patty with melty American cheese, then piled high with tender, smoky brisket like it just came off the pit. Add a heap of sweet caramelized onions and a shameless drizzle of Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce (both on top and underneath because we don’t do half-flavor around here), and sandwich it all between buttery garlic toast that’s pressed just enough to lock in the goods.
And let’s be clear — this is cheat meal royalty. If you came here looking for something light, fresh, and delicate… you’re in the wrong kitchen, my friend. This patty melt came to play, and it brought backup.
Oh, but it doesn’t stop there. This bad boy rolls deep with crispy garlic Parmesan fries on the side — the kind you grab with your fingers before the plate even hits the table — and a creamy, tangy coleslaw that cools things down just enough to make you think, “I could totally eat this again tomorrow.” Spoiler: you will.
This isn’t your everyday sandwich. This is a full BBQ feast disguised as a patty melt — a fork-and-napkin situation that doesn’t apologize for being over the top. And honestly? It shouldn’t.
Smokehouse Brisket BBQ Patty Melt with Garlic Parmesan Fries & Creamy Coleslaw
Course: Brunch, Lunch, DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Medium2
servings25
minutes20
minutes1265
kcalIngredients (For the Patty Melt)
1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt & black pepper, to taste
2 slices American cheese
6–8 oz smoked brisket, sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp butter (for onions)
1 tbsp olive oil (for onions)
1/2 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce (divided)
4 slices garlic toast (thick-cut Texas toast style)
- For the Garlic Parmesan Fries
1 lb frozen French fries (or fresh-cut if preferred)
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tbsp minced garlic (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Salt, to taste
- For the Creamy Coleslaw
2 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp buttermilk
2 tbsp whole milk
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp minced onion
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Caramelize the Onions
– Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
– Add onions, season with a pinch of salt, and cook slowly for 12–15 minutes until soft, golden, and sweet.
– Drizzle with 1–2 tbsp BBQ sauce, stir, and set aside. - Cook the Patty
– Form ground beef into two large patties, slightly wider than the garlic toast.
– Season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
– In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side.
– Add a slice of American cheese to each patty during the last 30 seconds to melt. - Warm the Brisket
– In the same or separate skillet, warm brisket slices over low heat.
– Brush lightly with BBQ sauce. - Toast the Garlic Bread
– Cook garlic toast until golden brown on both sides in a skillet or griddle. - Assemble the Patty Melt
– Spread BBQ sauce on the bottom slice of garlic toast.
– Place the burger patty with melted cheese on top.
– Layer with warm brisket.
– Add caramelized onions.
– Drizzle with more BBQ sauce.
– Top with the second slice of garlic toast, pressing slightly like a patty melt. - Make Garlic Parmesan Fries
– Bake or fry fries according to package instructions.
– Toss with melted butter, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and salt. - Make the Creamy Coleslaw
– In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, buttermilk, whole milk, vinegar, sugar, minced onion, salt, and pepper.
– Toss in shredded cabbage and carrots until well coated.
– Chill until ready to serve. - Serve
– Plate the patty melt with a generous side of garlic Parmesan fries and a small bowl of creamy coleslaw.
– Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Notes
- This patty melt doesn’t just sit pretty on a plate — it brings the whole BBQ experience straight to your taste buds. Bold, saucy, cheesy, crispy, creamy… and yes, dangerously addictive. Better make extra, because the smell alone will have people showing up ‘just to say hi.
