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Patty Melts with Secret Sauce

Irresistible Patty Melts with Secret Sauce for Comfort Bliss

Enjoy these Patty Melts with Secret Sauce, a delicious comfort food fusion of juicy burgers and grilled cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Refrigeration Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Patty Melts Ingredients
  • 1 pound Ground Beef 80/20 blend recommended
  • 8 slices Rye Bread
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese Can substitute with provolone or cheddar
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For grilling
Secret Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce Adjust according to spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Caramelize the Onions: Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Prepare the Secret Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Cook the Beef Patties: Form ground beef into four patties, season with salt and pepper. Cook in a heated skillet with butter for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
  4. Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread secret sauce on rye bread slices, layer with Swiss cheese, beef patty, caramelized onions, and another slice of cheese. Close and press down.
  5. Grill the Patty Melts: Grill the assembled sandwiches in a skillet with butter for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Serve: Slice the grilled sandwiches in half and serve hot with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These Patty Melts are customizable with various breads and cheeses. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

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