How to Make the Best Patty Melt Ever (With Secret Sauce!)

How to Make the Best Patty Melt Ever (With Secret Sauce!)

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Prep: min | Cook: min | Total: min

Servings:

Ingredients

• For the Patty Melts:
• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 slices rye bread
• 8 slices Swiss cheese
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp butter (plus more for spreading)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• For the Secret Sauce:
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp relish
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• Swaps and Notes:
• Cheese: Swap Swiss for sharp cheddar or provolone if preferred.
• Bread: Sourdough or Texas toast works if rye isn’t your thing.
• Meat: Ground turkey or plant-based patties are great for alternate versions.
• Add-ons: Add sliced pickles or a tomato slice to take it up a notch.
• Step-by-Step Directions:
• Step 1: Make the Secret Sauce:
• In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, ketchup, relish, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
• Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
• Step 2: Caramelize the Onions:
• In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter.
• Add thinly sliced onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and sweet.
• Transfer to a plate.
• Step 3: Cook the Patties:
• Form the ground beef into 4 thin patties, slightly wider than your bread slices.
• Season both sides with salt and pepper.
• In the same skillet, cook patties over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
• Step 4: Assemble the Sandwiches:
• Butter one side of each rye bread slice.
• On the unbuttered side of 4 slices, spread a layer of secret sauce.
• Top with 1 slice of Swiss, a beef patty, caramelized onions, another slice of Swiss, and finish with another slice of bread (buttered side up).
• Step 5: Grill the Patty Melts:
• In a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat, grill sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
• Slice in half and serve immediately.
• Tips for Success:
• Use room-temperature butter so it spreads evenly on bread.

Instructions

1. Step 1: Make the Secret Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, ketchup, relish, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
3. Step 2: Caramelize the Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter.
4. Add thinly sliced onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and sweet.
5. Transfer to a plate.
6. Step 3: Cook the Patties: Form the ground beef into 4 thin patties, slightly wider than your bread slices.
7. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
8. In the same skillet, cook patties over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Remove and set aside.
9. Step 4: Assemble the Sandwiches: Butter one side of each rye bread slice.
10. On the unbuttered side of 4 slices, spread a layer of secret sauce.
11. Top with 1 slice of : Swiss, a beef patty, caramelized onions, another slice of Swiss, and finish with another slice of bread (buttered side up).
12. Step 5: Grill the Patty Melts: In a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat, grill sandwiches 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.
13. Slice in half and serve immediately.
14. Tips for Success: Use room-temperature butter so it spreads evenly on bread.
15. Low and slow is key for caramelizing onions—don’t rush it.
16. Press the sandwich gently with a spatula or grill press for better contact and melty goodness.
17. Want a crispier crust? Use mayonnaise instead of butter on the outside of the bread!
18. Serving Suggestions & Pairings: Serve your ultimate patty melt with:
19. Crispy fries or kettle chips
20. A side of coleslaw or a pickle spear
21. Pair with : Beer Cheese Dip for game-day vibes
22. Round out the table with : Sheet Pan Quesadillas or Easy Cheesy Chicken Sliders
23. For full indulgence, serve with : Dorito Casserole or Cheesy Hot Dip
24. Storage and Leftover Tips: Best enjoyed fresh, but you can wrap and refrigerate leftovers for 1 day.
25. Reheat in a skillet or toaster oven to crisp the bread and re-melt the cheese.
26. Avoid microwaving—it softens the crust and overcooks the beef.
27. More Recipes You Will Love: If you're into melty, meaty, cheesy greatness, check these out:
28. Easy : Cheesy Chicken Sliders
29. These : Sheet Pan Quesadillas
30. This : Dorito Casserole

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