Patty Melts with Secret Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with these crispy patty melts, featuring juicy beef patties, melted cheese, caramelized onions, and a mouthwatering secret sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings with friends, this recipe brings layers of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. Get ready to savor each bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 4 slices rye or sourdough bread
- 4 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp butter (for grilling)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat skillet over medium heat.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef with salt and pepper; form into 4 equal-sized patties.
- Cook patties on the skillet for 4-5 minutes per side until browned. Add cheese during the last minute to melt.
- Sauté sliced onions in a separate pan with oil for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix ketchup, mayonnaise, and hot sauce in a small bowl to create the secret sauce.
- Assemble by spreading butter on one side of each slice of bread. Layer unbuttered sides with cheese, patties, caramelized onions, and drizzle with secret sauce before topping with another slice of bread. Grill until golden brown on both sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty melt (250g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg