Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these irresistible Patty Melts, featuring juicy beef patties, melty cheese, and a tangy secret sauce all nestled between crispy rye bread. Perfect for game day or a cozy family dinner, this recipe guarantees satisfaction with every bite. Get ready to impress your friends and family while filling your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 4 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese
- 4 slices rye bread
- 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter (for grilling)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Secret Sauce: In a bowl, mix ketchup, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and paprika until smooth. Set aside.
- Sauté the Onions: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté for about 8–10 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook the Patties: Shape ground beef into four patties (about ½ inch thick). Season with salt and pepper. Cook in the same skillet over medium-high heat for about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Melt the Cheese: During the last minute of cooking, place cheese slices on top of each patty and cover briefly to melt.
- Assemble the Patty Melts: Spread secret sauce on one side of each slice of rye bread. Place a patty with melted cheese on one slice, top with sautéed onions, then close with another slice of bread (sauce side down).
- Grill to Perfection: In the same skillet (adding more butter if necessary), grill each sandwich until golden brown on both sides (about 3–4 minutes per side).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty melt (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg