Description
Succulent patty melts merge classic diner charm with homemade magic, bringing comfort and flavor to your plate. Melted cheese, caramelized onions, and secret sauce create an irresistible sandwich you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 slices of Swiss or cheddar cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (for grilling the sandwiches)
Bread:
- 8 slices of rye or sourdough bread
Secret Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle relish (sweet or dill)
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, smoked paprika, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a compact mixing vessel until the secret sauce reaches a harmonious, creamy consistency.
- Gently shape ground beef into four evenly sized patties, seasoning each side with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor profile.
- Sear the seasoned patties in a heated grill pan over medium-high temperature, cooking approximately 4-5 minutes per side until achieving desired internal temperature.
- Using the same pan, introduce olive oil and sliced onions, gradually caramelizing them over medium heat for 10-15 minutes until they transform into a rich, golden-brown delicacy.
- Prepare rye bread slices by generously buttering one side of each piece, creating a crisp exterior.
- Layer the unbuttered side of bread with a robust spread of secret sauce, followed by Swiss cheese, perfectly cooked patty, and a generous portion of caramelized onions.
- Complete the sandwich assembly by topping with another slice of prepared rye bread, buttered side facing outward.
- Griddle the assembled patty melts in a preheated skillet, applying gentle pressure with a spatula, cooking 4-5 minutes per side until bread reaches a golden-brown crispness and cheese melts luxuriously.
Notes
- Customize the secret sauce by adjusting spice levels or swapping ingredients to match personal taste preferences.
- Use high-quality ground beef with 80/20 fat content for juicier, more flavorful patties that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Caramelize onions slowly and patiently to develop deep, sweet flavor without burning them.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like using gluten-free bread or lettuce wraps for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg