Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade Patty Melts with a flavorful secret sauce that takes this classic diner burger to the next level. Caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and perfectly seasoned beef patty all sandwiched between slices of rye bread make for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Patty Melts:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
- 8 slices rye bread
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Secret Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: In a skillet, cook onions in olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter until caramelized.
- Prepare Patties: Shape beef into oval patties, season, and cook until browned.
- Make Secret Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Assemble Patty Melts: Spread sauce on bread, layer with cheese, patty, onions, more cheese, and top bread slice.
- Grill Patty Melts: Cook sandwiches in buttered skillet until golden and cheese melts.
Notes
- Try using marble rye for extra flavor.
- You can substitute cheddar or provolone if desired.
- Leftover secret sauce is great for dipping fries or sandwiches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty melt
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
