Savory Patty Melts with Homemade Secret Sauce Recipe 🍔✨

Discover the ultimate comfort food with our mouthwatering Patty Melts featuring a homemade secret sauce. This classic diner favorite combines juicy, savory patties with golden, buttery bread, melted cheese, and a delightful secret sauce that elevates the entire dish. Here’s how to create this delicious meal from scratch.

Ingredients:

For the Patty Melts:

• 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend for best flavor)
• 8 slices of rye or sourdough bread
• 8 slices Swiss cheese
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter, plus extra for buttering bread
• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Secret Sauce:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon ketchup
• 1 tablespoon sweet relish
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

1. Prepare the Secret Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet relish, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Mix until smooth and well blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
2. Cook the Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the thinly sliced onions and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Form and Cook Patties: Shape the ground beef into 4 oval patties slightly larger than your bread slices. Season both sides with salt and pepper. In the same skillet, cook the patties over medium-high heat for about 4 minutes per side for medium doneness. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4. Assemble Patty Melts: Butter one side of each bread slice. On the unbuttered side, spread a generous amount of the secret sauce. Place a slice of Swiss cheese on four slices of bread, followed by a cooked patty, a quarter of the caramelized onions, and another slice of cheese. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side out.
5. Grill Patty Melts: Heat the skillet over medium heat. Grill the patty melts until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, about 4-5 minutes per side, pressing down gently with a spatula to ensure even cooking and cheese melting.
6. Serve and Enjoy: Cut the patty melts in half and serve hot. The combination of juicy beef, melted cheese, caramelized onions, and tangy secret sauce between toasted bread slices creates an irresistibly delicious meal.

These homemade Patty Melts with Secret Sauce are perfect for a family dinner or a cozy weekend meal. Enjoy the blend of flavors and textures that make this dish a beloved classic.