Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Comforting & Satisfying: Patty melts are an irresistible combination of juicy beef patties, melty cheese, and caramelized onions.
- Easy to Make: It’s a simple recipe that doesn’t require many ingredients, yet delivers a delicious result.
- Secret Sauce: The homemade secret sauce adds the perfect creamy and tangy flavor to complete the melt.
Ingredients
For the Patty Melts:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 8 slices rye bread
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- Butter, for grilling
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Secret Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Directions
- Make the Secret Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and set aside.
- Caramelize the Onions: In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized (about 15-20 minutes). Set aside.
- Cook the Patties: Shape the ground beef into 4 equal patties and season with salt and pepper. Cook the patties in the same skillet over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Set aside.
- Assemble the Patty Melts: Butter one side of each slice of rye bread. In the skillet, place 4 slices of bread, butter-side down. Layer each slice with Swiss cheese, a cooked patty, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, and another slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Grill the Melts: Grill each patty melt for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let the patties rest for a minute before slicing them in half. Serve with the secret sauce on the side or drizzled over the top.
Servings and Timing
- Servings: 4
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Variations
- Healthier Option: Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter version.
- Vegetarian Option: Replace the beef patty with a plant-based burger patty.
- Spicy Version: Use pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick.
Conclusion
Patty Melts with Secret Sauce is a classic comfort meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to please. The crispy rye bread, juicy beef patty, melty cheese, and sweet caramelized onions come together with the secret sauce to create the ultimate indulgent sandwich. Perfect for a casual dinner or weekend treat!
Patty Melts with Secret Sauce
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish Sandwiches Comfort Food
- Method: Grilled Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Description
Patty Melts with Secret Sauce are the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy beef patties, melty Swiss and cheddar cheese, and sweet caramelized onions between crispy, buttery rye bread. Topped off with a creamy, tangy homemade secret sauce, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, family meals, or a weekend treat. Indulge in this nostalgic diner classic and savor the melt-in-your-mouth goodness!
Ingredients
For the Patty Melts:
1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, thinly sliced
8 slices rye bread
4 slices Swiss cheese
4 slices cheddar cheese
Butter, for grilling
Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Secret Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Make the Secret Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and set aside.
- Caramelize the Onions: In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized (about 15-20 minutes). Set aside.
- Cook the Patties: Shape the ground beef into 4 equal patties and season with salt and pepper. Cook the patties in the same skillet over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Set aside.
- Assemble the Patty Melts: Butter one side of each slice of rye bread. In the skillet, place 4 slices of bread, butter-side down. Layer each slice with Swiss cheese, a cooked patty, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, and another slice of bread, butter-side up.
- Grill the Melts: Grill each patty melt for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Let the patties rest for a minute before slicing them in half. Serve with the secret sauce on the side or drizzled over the top.
Notes
Variations:
Healthier Option: Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter version.
Vegetarian Option: Replace the beef patty with a plant-based burger patty.
Spicy Version: Use pepper jack cheese for a spicy kick.
Storage:
To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
To Reheat: Reheat on the stovetop or in the oven until warm.
