Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: ~620
📝 Ingredients
For the Patty Melts:
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp butter + extra for toasting
- 8 slices rye or sourdough bread
- 8 slices Swiss or American cheese
For the Secret Sauce:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp pickle relish (or chopped pickles)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- Optional: dash of hot sauce
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish, garlic powder, and paprika. Chill while you prep the melts.
2️⃣ Caramelize onions: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter and sauté onions for 15–20 minutes, stirring often, until soft and golden brown. Set aside.
3️⃣ Form 4 thin beef patties roughly the size of your bread slices. Season with salt and pepper.
4️⃣ In the same skillet, cook patties over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
5️⃣ Assemble the patty melts:
- Spread secret sauce on each bread slice.
- Layer with cheese, a beef patty, caramelized onions, and another slice of cheese. Top with the second bread slice.
6️⃣ Grill sandwiches: In a clean skillet or griddle, melt a little butter. Toast each sandwich for 2–3 minutes per side over medium heat, pressing down slightly, until golden and melty.
7️⃣ Slice and serve hot with extra sauce for dipping!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- The crispy crust and gooey cheese combo is irresistible
- That secret sauce brings diner-style flavor to your kitchen
- Perfect for weeknight dinners, game day, or late-night cravings
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