Description
A hearty and delicious classic patty melt featuring juicy beef patties, melted cheese, and a zesty sauce, all grilled to perfection between slices of rye bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices rye bread
- 6 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¾ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp real bacon bits
- 1 tsp sweet relish
- 1 tsp white sugar
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 6 slices Provolone cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Bread: Butter one side of each slice of bread and set aside.
- Make Patties: In a bowl, mix ground beef, pepper, salt, and onion powder until combined. Shape into three patties that match the shape of the bread.
- Cook Patties: Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each patty for 2-3 minutes per side, then reduce heat to low and cook an additional 5 minutes until no pink remains and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Make Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayo, ketchup, bacon bits, relish, and sugar. Mix well and set aside.
- Assemble Patty Melts: Heat a second skillet over medium-low heat. Place a slice of bread (butter-side down) in the skillet, then add 2 slices of cheddar cheese, a patty, and 2 slices of Provolone. Spread the sauce on the unbuttered side of a second slice of bread and place it sauce-side down on top of the Provolone.
- Grill Sandwiches: Cook each sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted. Repeat for all patty melts.
- Serve: Remove from heat, serve warm, and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the patties are shaped to fit the bread for even cooking.
- Feel free to adjust the type of cheese according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: main course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 414
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 958mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 79mg