Description
Irresistible patty melts dance with rich, melty cheese between golden-grilled bread, promising a flavor explosion that whisks sandwich lovers straight to comfort food paradise. Caramelized onions and secret sauce elevate this classic diner favorite, making you crave another bite before finishing the first.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 beef patties
Bread and Cheese:
- 8 slices rye bread
- 4 slices swiss cheese
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 medium onions
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Caramelize onions in butter and olive oil over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until deep golden brown and soft, approximately 20-25 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to create the secret sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Season ground beef with salt and pepper. Form four equal-sized patties, creating a slight indentation in the center to prevent bulging during cooking.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle to medium-high heat. Cook beef patties for 3-4 minutes per side for medium doneness, achieving a nice exterior crust.
- Spread butter on one side of each rye bread slice. Place bread buttered-side down in a clean skillet.
- Layer each bread slice with one slice of swiss cheese, a cooked beef patty, caramelized onions, and one slice of cheddar cheese.
- Toast sandwiches over medium heat until bread turns golden brown and cheese melts completely, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove patty melts from skillet, slice diagonally, and generously drizzle with prepared secret sauce before serving immediately.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly and patiently to develop deep, rich flavor without burning them.
- Create a slight dimple in beef patties to prevent them from puffing up during cooking, ensuring even thickness and perfect searing.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like gruyere or provolone for unique flavor profiles that complement the savory beef.
- Adjust secret sauce ingredients to accommodate dietary restrictions by using low-sodium alternatives or gluten-free condiments for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg