Quick and Easy Patty Melt with Secret Sauce
Quick and easy patty melt with secret sauce – a comforting diner classic you can make at home.
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 8 slices rye bread
- 8 slices American cheese (or cheddar)
- Butter for spreading on bread
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Secret Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp finely chopped pickles or relish
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt a little butter and sauté the sliced onions until caramelized (about 15–20 minutes). Set aside.
- In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide into 4 thin patties, slightly larger than your bread slices.
- Cook patties in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the secret sauce. Set aside.
- Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. On the unbuttered side, layer cheese, a beef patty, caramelized onions, a spoonful of sauce, more cheese, and another slice of bread (buttered side out).
- Grill each sandwich in a skillet over medium heat until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, flipping once. Serve hot!