Description
The Patty Melt Burger with Secret Sauce is a comforting and flavorful sandwich combining juicy beef patties, melted Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and a creamy, tangy secret sauce all nestled between buttery toasted rye bread. This classic recipe offers a perfect balance of textures and rich tastes, ideal for an indulgent lunch or dinner that is easy to prepare and customizable to your preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Burger Components
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 slices rye bread
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter (for onions and bread)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Secret Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp pickle relish
Instructions
- Prepare the secret sauce: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and pickle relish until smooth. Chill the sauce in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld while proceeding with the rest of the recipe.
- Caramelize the onions: Melt a small amount of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and cook slowly for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they turn golden brown and sweet. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Shape and season the patties: Divide the ground beef into four equal portions. Shape each into thin, oval patties slightly larger than the bread slices. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Cook the patties: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each patty for 3-4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and keep warm.
- Assemble the burger: Butter one side of each slice of rye bread. On the unbuttered side, spread a generous layer of the prepared secret sauce. Place a cooked patty on top, then evenly distribute the caramelized onions and add a slice of Swiss cheese. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side facing out.
- Grill the sandwich: Place the assembled sandwich in a hot skillet over medium heat. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown and toasted and the cheese has melted. Press gently with a spatula to ensure even grilling.
Notes
- Use thin patties for even cooking and perfect cheese melt.
- Caramelize onions slowly over medium heat to develop natural sweetness.
- Generously butter the bread for a crispy, golden crust.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook in batches if necessary to maintain heat.
- Rest cooked patties briefly to allow juices to redistribute for a juicy burger.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg