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Patty Melt

Irresistible Patty Melt Recipe with Secret Sauce Delight

This classic Patty Melt is a comforting sandwich featuring juicy beef patties, melted cheese, and rich secret sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20) Substitute with ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • 2 large Yellow Onions Can use red onions for a milder flavor.
For the Sandwich
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese Sharp cheddar can be a substitute for a bolder taste.
  • 8 slices Rye Bread Sourdough or Texas toast can be viable alternatives.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Olive oil can be used for a dairy-free option.
For the Secret Sauce
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with yogurt for a lighter version.
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup BBQ sauce can give a smoky twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce is a gluten-free substitute.
  • ½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika or cayenne pepper can work for variations.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Medium Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by thinly slicing the onions. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat and cook onions gently for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika to make the secret sauce.
  3. Shape ground beef into wide, thin patties (about ½ inch thick) and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, cook patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
  5. Butter one side of each slice of rye bread. Layer with cheese, a beef patty, caramelized onions, more cheese, and top with another slice of bread.
  6. Grill sandwiches in the skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula.
  7. Remove, slice in half, and serve hot with remaining secret sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Freeze assembled sandwiches for up to 2 months.

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