Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this irresistible Patty Melt with Secret Sauce. This delightful sandwich combines juicy ground beef patties, gooey melted cheese, and a zesty secret sauce, all nestled between two slices of perfectly grilled bread. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a burst of rich flavors that will have you coming back for more. Perfect for casual gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb high-quality ground beef (80/20)
- 4 slices rye or sourdough bread
- 4 slices Swiss or American cheese
- 2 tbsp butter (for grilling)
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tbsp relish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, and relish to create the secret sauce; set aside.
- Shape ground beef into four equal patties and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook each patty for about 4-5 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing a cooked patty on one slice of bread, adding cheese and a generous dollop of secret sauce before topping with another slice of bread.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and grill each sandwich until golden brown on both sides—about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Slice in half and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty melt (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg