Patty Melt with Secret Sauce Recipe
If you love burgers and grilled sandwiches, you will adore this Patty Melt with Secret Sauce Recipe.
Ingredients
For the Sandwich:
- 1 lb 450g ground beef
- 4 slices rye bread
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Secret Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp pickle relish
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
Make the Secret Sauce
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, garlic and onion powder in a bowl. Stir well and refrigerate.
Prepare the Onions
- Heat 1 tbsp butter in a skillet. Add onions and cook until caramelized and soft, about 10 minutes.
Shape the Patties
- Divide ground beef into 4 equal parts. Shape each into a thin patty. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook the Patties
- Heat skillet on medium. Cook patties 3–4 minutes each side until fully cooked. Remove and keep warm.
Toast the Bread
- Butter one side of each bread slice. Toast on skillet until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
Assemble the Sandwich
- Place patty on bread. Add cheese, caramelized onions and a spoon of secret sauce. Top with another slice of bread.
Grill the Patty Melt
- Place sandwich on skillet. Press lightly and cook 2–3 minutes each side until cheese melts and bread is golden.
Serve Hot
- Remove from pan, cut in half and serve immediately with extra secret sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use thin patties for quick cooking.
- Caramelize onions slowly for best sweetness.
- Rye bread is classic, but sourdough works too.
- Add extra cheese if you love gooey sandwiches.
- Make extra secret sauce and store for 1 week.