Description
Juicy beef patties nestled between golden-grilled rye bread make this patty melt a culinary masterpiece of comfort and indulgence. Homemade secret sauce elevates each bite, promising a delicious journey that satisfies your deepest sandwich cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 for the juiciest burgers)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
Cheese and Bread:
- 4 slices rye bread
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded American cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for toasting the bread)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Caramelize onions in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until they soften. Sprinkle sugar, salt, and pepper, then continue cooking for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and deeply rich in color. Transfer to a separate dish.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, pickle relish, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until the secret sauce becomes smooth and well-incorporated.
- Form ground beef into four uniform patties, generously seasoning both surfaces with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet or grill pan for 4-5 minutes per side, achieving desired doneness with a nice exterior crust.
- Generously butter one side of each rye bread slice. Spread secret sauce on the unbuttered side of two bread pieces. Layer cooked patties, blending Swiss and American cheeses on top, then crown with caramelized onions.
- Place assembled sandwiches in a medium-heated skillet, buttered sides facing outward. Gently press with a spatula and toast for 3-4 minutes per side until bread develops a crispy, golden-brown exterior and cheese melts completely.
- Slice patty melts diagonally, creating elegant triangular halves. Serve immediately while hot and gooey, accompanied by your preferred side dish.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop rich, sweet flavor without burning, which requires constant attention and gentle heat.
- Secret sauce works best when ingredients are mixed thoroughly and allowed to sit for 15-20 minutes before serving to blend flavors intensely.
- Choose high-fat ground beef like 80/20 blend for juiciest patties that won’t dry out during cooking and provide maximum flavor.
- Toast bread carefully to achieve perfect golden-brown crispness without burning, using medium heat and light pressure when grilling sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 800
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg