Ultimate Patty Melt Recipe with Secret Sauce
Ingredients for the Best Patty Melt:
– 1 lb ground beef
– 8 slices of rye bread
– 8 slices of Swiss cheese
– 1 large onion, thinly sliced
– 4 tbsp butter, plus more for spreading
– Salt and pepper to taste
**Secret Sauce Ingredients:**
– 1/2 cup mayonnaise
– 2 tbsp ketchup
– 1 tbsp relish
– 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
– 1/2 tsp garlic powder
– 1/2 tsp onion powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
**Directions for Making the Ultimate Patty Melt:**
1. **Prepare the Secret Sauce:** Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust the seasoning to your taste and set aside.
2. **Caramelize the Onions:** In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp of butter. Add thinly sliced onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook until caramelized, approximately 10-15 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
3. **Form and Cook the Patties:** Shape the ground beef into 4 patties, slightly larger than the rye bread slices. Season both sides with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, cook the patties to your desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Remove and set aside.
4. **Assemble the Patty Melts:** Butter one side of each rye bread slice. On the non-buttered side of 4 slices, spread the secret sauce, add a slice of Swiss cheese, a beef patty, caramelized onions, another slice of Swiss cheese, and top with another slice of bread, buttered side up.
5. **Grill the Sandwiches:** In a clean skillet over medium heat, grill the assembled sandwiches until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Enjoy your delicious Ultimate Patty Melt with Secret Sauce! Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.