Patty Melts with Secret Sauce
Patty Melts with Secret Sauce are a juicy, toasted sandwich with caramelized onions, melted cheese, and a creamy, tangy sauce. Perfectly balanced, flavorful, and easy to make for any meal.
Ingredients
For the Patty Melts
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 8 slices rye or sourdough bread
- 8 slices Swiss or American cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Secret Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp pickle relish optional
Instructions
- Melt butter and caramelize sliced onions in a skillet for 10–12 minutes, then set aside.
- Divide ground beef into 4 patties and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook patties in the skillet 3–4 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked; set aside.
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and pickle relish for the secret sauce.
- Butter one side of each bread slice; layer cheese, patty, caramelized onions, and sauce on the unbuttered side, then top with the second slice.
- Grill sandwiches in the skillet 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts, pressing gently; serve immediately.