Description
A patty melt is a delicious fusion between a grilled cheese sandwich and a hamburger. It typically consists of a ground beef patty, melted cheese, and caramelized onions served between slices of buttered, toasted rye bread. The addition of a secret sauce enhances the flavor with a tangy and savory note.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef (80/20 mix): 1 pound
- Rye Bread: 8 slices
- Swiss Cheese: 8 slices
- Onion (large, thinly sliced): 1
- Butter (softened): 4 tablespoons
- Secret Sauce:
- Mayonnaise: 1/4 cup
- Ketchup: 2 tablespoons
- Yellow Mustard: 1 tablespoon
- Worcestershire Sauce: 2 teaspoons
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Onion Powder: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Secret Sauce Preparation: Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl and set aside.
- Patty Preparation: Season ground beef with salt and pepper, form into oval patties. Cook in a skillet until desired doneness.
- Onion Cooking: Caramelize the onions in the same skillet, adding flavor to the overall dish.
- Sandwich Assembly: Spread butter on one side of the bread, secret sauce on the other. Layer with cheese, patty, onions, and another slice of cheese. Grill until golden and cheesy.
Notes
- Adjust the thickness of the beef patties according to preference. Thinner patties cook faster and absorb flavors better.
- The secret sauce can be made in advance to deepen its flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Classic Diner-Style Patty Melt with Secret Sauce