Description
These delicious Patty Melts with Secret Sauce combine juicy ground beef patties, caramelized onions, and melted Swiss and cheddar cheese perfectly grilled between slices of rye bread. The secret sauce made with mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and Worcestershire sauce adds a tangy twist, making this classic comfort food a crowd-pleaser perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 8 slices rye bread
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 tbsp butter, for grilling
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Secret Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Make the secret sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Caramelize the onions: In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they become golden brown and caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the beef patties: Divide the ground beef into four thin patties, making them slightly larger than the bread slices as they will shrink when cooking. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Cook the patties: Using the same skillet, cook the patties over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the bread for grilling: Butter one side of each slice of rye bread. Place four slices butter-side down on a clean skillet or griddle preheated over medium heat.
- Assemble the sandwiches: On each buttered bread slice in the skillet layer 1 slice Swiss cheese, 1 cooked beef patty, caramelized onions, and 1 slice cheddar cheese. Top each with another slice of rye bread, butter-side up.
- Grill the sandwiches: Cook each sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side, until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheeses are melted inside.
- Rest and serve: Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them rest for 1 minute. Slice each sandwich in half and serve warm with the secret sauce on the side or drizzled on top for extra flavor.
Notes
- For best caramelized onions, cook slowly over medium heat and stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- If you prefer spicier sauce, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper to the secret sauce.
- You can substitute rye bread with sourdough or your favorite sturdy sandwich bread.
- Using thin patties helps them cook quickly and evenly inside the sandwich.
- Butter the bread generously for a rich, crispy crust.
