Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering goodness of Southern-Style Patty Melts with Secret Sauce. These hearty sandwiches combine juicy beef patties, melted sharp cheddar cheese, and caramelized onions, all nestled between crispy rye bread and drizzled with a tangy secret sauce. Perfect for game day or a cozy weeknight dinner, this recipe promises an unforgettable flavor experience that will delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 slices rye bread
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the secret sauce by mixing ketchup, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard in a bowl. Set aside.
- Sauté sliced onions in a skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon of butter until caramelized (about 10 minutes).
- Shape ground beef into four patties and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill patties on medium-high heat for about 4 minutes per side, adding cheese during the last minute.
- Butter one side of each slice of bread. Assemble sandwiches with the non-buttered sides facing inwards: patty, onions, secret sauce, and top with another slice of bread (buttered side up).
- Grill sandwiches until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg