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Patty Melts with Secret Sauce

Savory Patty Melts with Secret Sauce You'll Crave

Enjoy these Patty Melts with Secret Sauce featuring savory beef, caramelized onions, and Swiss cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 pound Ground Beef (80/20) for juicy patties
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce enhances beef flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder for subtle kick
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder adds flavor without texture
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to bring out flavors
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper for heat
For the Caramelized Onions
  • 2 large Yellow Onions sweetens when cooked slowly
  • 2 tablespoons Butter for caramelization
For the Assemble
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese can substitute cheddar
  • 4 slices Rye Bread alternatives: sourdough, Texas toast
  • 2 tablespoons Butter for grilling
For the Secret Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise creamy base for sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Ketchup adds sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard for tanginess
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce for complexity
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika for smokiness

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • griddle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Caramelize the onions. Slice onions and sauté in melted butter for 25-30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the secret sauce. Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika.
  3. Shape the patties. Combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form patties.
  4. Assemble the Patty Melts. Butter bread, spread secret sauce, layer cheese, onions, patties, and more cheese.
  5. Grill the sandwiches. Cook on medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  6. Serve immediately with extra secret sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure onions are caramelized slowly for best flavor. Adjust cheese and bread choices as desired.

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