Description
Classic Cheesy Patty Melts with Special Sauce combine juicy beef patties, melted Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and a tangy secret sauce on toasted rye bread for the ultimate comfort food sandwich that’s quick to prepare and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 fat ratio recommended)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices rye bread
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter (for caramelizing and grilling)
Special Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
Instructions
- Prepare the Special Sauce: In a small bowl, combine equal parts mayonnaise and ketchup, then add yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and sweet pickle relish. Stir well and refrigerate to allow flavors to blend while prepping other ingredients.
- Form and Season Patties: Divide the ground beef into 4 equal patties, about 4 ounces each. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper to build a perfect savory base.
- Caramelize the Onions: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and sweet, about 10 to 15 minutes. Be patient to avoid burning.
- Cook the Beef Patties: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties for approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through but still juicy inside.
- Assemble the Patty Melts: Place a cooked patty on a slice of rye bread, top with a slice or more of Swiss cheese and caramelized onions. Spread the special sauce on another slice of bread, then close the sandwich.
- Grill Until Golden and Melty: Butter the outsides of each assembled sandwich. Grill in a skillet over medium heat, pressing slightly and flipping once, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until bread is crispy and golden and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Use a burger press or shape patties evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Cook onions low and slow for best caramelization.
- Butter both sides of bread to get a perfectly crispy crust.
- A cast iron skillet is ideal for even heat and great sear.
- Let sandwiches rest a minute before serving so cheese sets slightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg