Patty melts Recipe
Patty melts are classic diner fare with a twist – a savory beef patty topped with gooey cheese, caramelized onions, and a secret sauce, all grilled between slices of rye bread until crispy and melty.
- Author: nova
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Secret Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Patty Melts:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 8 slices rye bread
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- Butter, for grilling
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Make the Secret Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickle relish, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and set aside.
- Caramelize the Onions: In a skillet, melt butter and cook sliced onions until caramelized. Set aside.
- Prepare the Patties: Divide ground beef into 4 portions, shape into thin patties, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Patties: In the skillet, cook patties until done, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Assemble the Patty Melts: Butter rye bread slices and grill them. Top with Swiss cheese, patty, onions, cheddar cheese, and another bread slice.
- Grill the Patty Melts: Cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve: Let the patty melts rest, then slice in half and serve with secret sauce.
Notes
- You can customize your patty melts with additional toppings like pickles or mustard.
- For a vegetarian option, swap the beef patty with a veggie burger.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty melt
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: patty melts, diner food, sandwich, secret sauce, beef patty