Description
A comforting patty melt featuring a juicy burger patty, gooey cheese, and a delicious secret sauce, perfect for family gatherings and casual meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 thick slices of rye or sourdough bread
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 tablespoons diced pickles
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for toasting
Instructions
- Prepare the secret sauce: In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and pickles.
- Form the patties: Divide the ground beef into equal portions and form into patties, about ¾ inch thick.
- Sauté the onions: In a skillet, add oil or butter and cook the sliced onions until soft and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the patties: In the same skillet, cook the burger patties seasoned with salt and pepper for about 4-5 minutes on each side. Add cheese during the last minute.
- Toast the bread: Butter the outsides of the bread slices and toast in another skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble the patty melt: Spread secret sauce on one side of each bread piece, add a patty, sautéed onions, and top with the other slice.
- Grill to perfection: Grill the assembled sandwich until both sides are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each.
- Serve and enjoy: Slice in half and serve immediately with your favorite side.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings and sauce ingredients to suit your taste. Serve with crispy fries or a salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: patty melt, burger, secret sauce, comfort food, American cuisine, family recipe, grilling