Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this mouthwatering patty melt, featuring juicy beef patties, gooey melted cheese, caramelized onions, and a tangy secret sauce. This delightful sandwich is not just a meal; it’s an unforgettable culinary experience that brings friends and family together. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this patty melt is perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy dinner or game night with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb high-quality ground beef
- 2 medium sweet onions, sliced
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, sliced
- 4 slices rye or sourdough bread
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp dill pickle relish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ketchup, mayonnaise, hot sauce, and dill pickle relish until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for about 15 minutes until golden brown and soft.
- Shape the ground beef into two patties. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Cook in another skillet over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Place sliced cheddar on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking and cover briefly to melt.
- Spread secret sauce on one slice of bread, add a cheesy patty and caramelized onions, then top with another slice spread with more sauce.
- In the same skillet used for onions, toast both sides of the assembled sandwich until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes each side).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty melt (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg