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Patty Melts with Secret Sauce

Patty Melts with Secret Sauce: Nostalgic Comfort at Home

Enjoy Patty Melts with Secret Sauce, a nostalgic classic featuring juicy beef, gooey cheese, and caramelized onions. Perfect comfort food for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 melts
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patty Melts
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Use 80/20 for the best texture
  • 2 medium Yellow Onions Thinly sliced, caramelize slowly
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese Can substitute with cheddar or American
  • 4 slices Rye Bread Sourdough or Texas toast are good substitutes
  • 4 tablespoons Butter For crisping the bread
For the Secret Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can use Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be used as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce Omit if avoiding gluten
  • 1/4 cup Pickles or Relish Can be omitted for simple mustard mayo
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be a substitute

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat. Add sliced yellow onions, sprinkle with salt, and sauté for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  2. While the onions cook, mix ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons diced pickles in a bowl for the secret sauce.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Shape into 4 patties.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and registers 160°F for medium doneness.
  5. Butter one side of each slice of rye bread. On the unbuttered sides, spread a layer of secret sauce. Assemble patty melts with cheese, onions, and bread.
  6. In the same skillet, cook the assembled sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing down with a spatula until golden brown and cheese is melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meltCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Take your time caramelizing onions for optimal sweetness. Ensure patties are larger than the bread slices as they will shrink while cooking. Grill wisely to meld flavors.

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