Patty Melts with Secret Sauce Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these flavorful Patty Melts featuring juicy beef patties, caramelized onions, gooey Swiss cheese, and a secret sauce, all grilled to perfection between slices of rye bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Caramelized Onions:
- 1 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
For the Secret Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp finely chopped pickles
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
For the Patty Melts:
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 4 slices rye bread
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 tbsp butter (divided)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with olive oil. Add sliced onions, cook until golden brown, about 15–20 minutes. Season with salt.
- Prepare the Secret Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickles, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl; set aside.
- Shape and Cook the Patties: Divide ground beef into patties, season with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet until browned.
- Assemble the Patty Melts: Spread secret sauce on bread slices. Add cheese, beef patty, caramelized onions, more cheese, and top with bread.
- Grill the Patty Melts: Cook sandwiches in buttered skillet until golden and cheese melts, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Serve: Enjoy hot Patty Melts!
Notes
- You can substitute Swiss cheese with cheddar or provolone.
- For a spicy kick, add hot sauce to the secret sauce.
- Use sourdough or Texas toast if rye bread is not available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
