Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this delicious Patty Melt featuring a creamy Secret Sauce that elevates every bite. Juicy beef patties, sweet caramelized onions, and melted Swiss cheese are nestled between perfectly grilled sourdough bread, creating a mouthwatering symphony of flavors. Ideal for cozy gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, this melt is sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 4 slices sourdough bread (thick)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup caramelized onions (approx. 2 medium onions)
- 4 tbsp butter (for grilling)
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped onions and cook until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- Mix Secret Sauce: In a bowl, mix ketchup, mayonnaise, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth; set aside.
- Cook Beef Patties: Form ground beef into four patties (about 1 inch thick), season with salt and pepper, then cook on high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble Patty Melt: Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread. On the unbuttered side, layer a beef patty, caramelized onions, and Swiss cheese. Top with another slice of bread.
- Grill Sandwiches: Place sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat and grill until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes each side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Patty Melt (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Customize with different cheeses like cheddar or add spicy jalapeños for an extra kick. To prevent soggy bread, ensure patties are properly cooked before assembling the sandwich.