Description
Indulge in the classic diner favorite with this delicious Patty Melts recipe. Juicy beef patties with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and a secret sauce all grilled between slices of rye bread.
Ingredients
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Secret Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Patty Melts:
- 1½ pounds ground beef (80/20)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 slices rye bread
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- Butter for grilling
Instructions
- Prepare Secret Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, garlic powder, and paprika. Set aside.
- Caramelize Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, cook sliced onions in butter until caramelized, about 15–20 minutes.
- Cook Beef Patties: Shape seasoned ground beef into 4 thin patties. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side.
- Assemble Patty Melts: Spread secret sauce on bread slices. Layer with cheese, beef patty, caramelized onions, and more cheese. Grill sandwiches until golden brown.
Notes
- Try adding cheddar for extra flavor.
- Marble rye, sourdough, or Texas toast can be used for variation.
- The secret sauce is versatile and pairs well with burgers or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
