Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with this mouthwatering Patty Melt featuring a delightful secret sauce. This classic sandwich combines juicy ground beef patties, melted cheese, and sautéed onions, all nestled between crispy rye or sourdough bread. The special secret sauce, blending ketchup, mayonnaise, and a hint of hot sauce, elevates each bite to new heights of flavor. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or casual gatherings, this dish is quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. In just 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that warms both heart and stomach. Pair it with sweet potato fries or refreshing coleslaw for a complete culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 8 slices rye or sourdough bread
- 8 slices Swiss or American cheese
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the secret sauce by mixing ketchup, mayonnaise, and hot sauce in a small bowl.
- Sauté sliced onions in a skillet over medium heat until caramelized (about 5-7 minutes).
- Season ground beef with salt and pepper; shape into four equal patties.
- Cook patties in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- Assemble each sandwich with some secret sauce, a patty, sautéed onions, and cheese between two slices of bread.
- Grill sandwiches in butter on medium heat until golden brown and cheese melts (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Patty Melt (200g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg