Description
Sizzling Patty Melts with Secret Sauce blend classic American comfort flavors into a mouthwatering sandwich masterpiece. Melted cheese, caramelized onions, and juicy beef nestled between golden toasted rye create a quick lunch experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 slices Swiss cheese
Bread and Fats:
- 4 slices rye bread
- 4 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 cup caramelized onions
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
Instructions
- Season ground beef with salt and pepper, then shape into even patties.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook patties 3-4 minutes per side until fully cooked to medium doneness.
- In the same skillet, caramelize sliced onions on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until deep golden and tender.
- Butter bread slices and griddle them until crispy and golden brown on both sides.
- Place melting cheese on hot patties and allow it to soften and drape over the meat.
- Construct the sandwich by layering a toasted bread slice, beef patty with melted cheese, caramelized onions, and generously spread secret sauce.
- Top with second buttered toast slice, pressing gently to compact the layers.
- Cut diagonally and serve immediately while warm and cheese is still melty.
Notes
- Opt for high-fat ground beef like chuck for juicier, more flavorful patties that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Caramelize onions slowly over low heat to develop deep, sweet flavor without burning, which takes about 20-30 minutes of patient stirring.
- Customize secret sauce by adjusting mayo, ketchup, and mustard ratios to match personal taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Consider gluten-free bread options or lettuce wraps for low-carb variations that maintain the delicious essence of the classic patty melt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg