Patty Melts with Secret Sauce

Patty melts with secret sauce are a delicious treat! Here’s a simple recipe to make them

Ingredients:

For the patty:

• Ground beef (or your choice of ground meat)
• Salt and pepper
• Butter or oil for cooking

For assembling:

• Sliced bread (rye or sourdough works well)
• Sliced cheese (Swiss or cheddar are traditional choices)
• Caramelized onions
• Butter for grilling

For the secret sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon mustard (Dijon or yellow)
• 1 tablespoon pickle relish (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Make the Secret Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish (if using), Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Patty:
   • Season the ground beef with salt and pepper.
   • Shape the meat into patties that are slightly larger than your bread slices, as they will shrink when cooked.
   • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a bit of butter or oil.
   • Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Caramelize the Onions:
   • In the same skillet, add a bit more butter if needed and cook thinly sliced onions over medium heat until they are soft and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. Assemble the Patty Melts:
   • Butter one side of each slice of bread.
   • Place a slice of bread, butter side down, on the skillet over medium heat.
   • Spread a generous amount of the secret sauce on the bread.
   • Place a slice of cheese on top of the sauce.
   • Add a cooked patty on top of the cheese.
   • Spoon caramelized onions over the patty.
   • Add another slice of cheese on top of the onions.
   • Spread more secret sauce on another slice of bread and place it on top of the sandwich, butter side up.
5. Cook the Patty Melts:
   • Grill the sandwiches on each side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side. Press down gently with a spatula while grilling to help everything meld together.
6. Serve:
   • Remove from heat and let cool for a minute or two before slicing diagonally.
   • Serve hot, optionally with pickles or a side of fries.

Enjoy your delicious patty melts with secret sauce! They’re perfect for a comforting meal or a casual get-together.