PATTY MELTS WITH SECRET SAUCE
These Patty Melts with Secret Sauce are crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavour. Made with juicy beef patties, melty cheese, caramelized onions, and a zesty homemade sauce, they’re perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
For the Secret Sauce:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickles or relish
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Pinch of garlic powder
For the Patty Melts:
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 slices rye or sourdough bread
- 8 slices Swiss or American cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise for bread
Instructions
Make the Secret Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickles, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to use.
Caramelize the Onions:
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring often, until golden and soft. Set aside.
Cook the Beef Patties:
- Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape into thin oval patties to match your bread. Season with salt and pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Set aside.
Assemble the Patty Melts:
- Spread a little mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice. On the other side, layer cheese, a beef patty, caramelized onions, secret sauce, more cheese, then top with another slice of bread (mayo side out).
Grill the Patty Melts:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Make Ahead Tip: Caramelize the onions and prepare the sauce ahead of time for quicker assembly.
- Bread Tip: Rye bread adds a traditional touch, but sourdough works great too.
- Variations: Add bacon or swap the cheese to customize the flavour.