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Patty Melt with Secret Sauce

Patty Melt with Secret Sauce

A classic patty melt made with juicy beef patties, caramelized onions, melted Swiss and cheddar cheese, and a creamy secret sauce on buttery grilled rye bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 790
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Beef Patties
  • 1 lb 450g ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Secret Sauce
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Sandwich
  • 8 slices rye bread
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 2 large onions thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet. Cook onions until caramelized; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix all the secret sauce ingredients until smooth.
  3. Combine ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Form into 4 thin patties.
  4. Cook the patties over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  5. Spread secret sauce on the bread slices.
  6. Layer Swiss cheese, a beef patty, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, and top with another bread slice.
  7. Butter the outside of each sandwich.
  8. Grill over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  9. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use 80/20 ground beef for the juiciest patties.
  • Cook onions low and slow for the best flavor.
  • Grill over medium heat to achieve crispy bread and perfectly melted cheese.
  • Serve with fries, onion rings, or pickle spears.