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Patty Melts with Secret Sauce Recipe

Patty Melts with Secret Sauce Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Patty Melts featuring juicy beef patties, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and a secret sauce, all grilled between slices of rye bread.


Ingredients

Scale

Beef Patties:

  • 1½ pounds ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Caramelized Onions:

  • 1 large yellow onion (thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Secret Sauce:

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 8 slices rye bread
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese

Instructions

  1. Caramelize Onions: In a skillet, cook onions in 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil until caramelized.
  2. Prepare Patties: Mix beef with seasonings, form into patties, and cook until done.
  3. Make Secret Sauce: Combine all secret sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  4. Assemble Patty Melts: Layer cheese, patty, onions, sauce on bread slices. Grill until golden and cheese melts.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, use a cast-iron press while grilling.
  • Feel free to use sourdough or Texas toast instead of rye bread.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 patty melt
  • Calories: 720
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 47g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 24g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg