Ultimate Patty Melt with Secret Sauce
This juicy, cheesy patty melt is packed with flavor and topped with a tangy secret sauce. A diner classic you can make at home!
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices rye bread
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika to make the secret sauce.
- Shape ground beef into two large patties, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp butter and cook onions until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Butter one side of each slice of rye bread. Spread secret sauce on the unbuttered sides.
- Assemble sandwiches by layering Swiss cheese, a beef patty, caramelized onions, and cheddar cheese between two slices of bread.
- Cook sandwiches in the skillet over medium-low heat until the bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve immediately with extra secret sauce on the side.