Here’s a Patty Melt with Secret Sauce recipe — juicy, cheesy, and comfort-food perfection 🥩🧀🍞
🥪 Patty Melts with Secret Sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2–3 sandwiches
🧾 Ingredients
🔸 For the Patties
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
🔸 For the Secret Sauce
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Pinch of paprika
🔸 For the Sandwich
- 4 slices rye bread or sourdough
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1–2 tbsp butter for grilling
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the patties
- Mix ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Form 2–3 thin patties to match bread size.
2️⃣ Cook onions
- Sauté onions in a skillet with a bit of butter until caramelized (8–10 min).
3️⃣ Cook patties
- In the same skillet, cook patties 3–4 min per side until desired doneness.
4️⃣ Make secret sauce
- Whisk mayo, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika in a small bowl.
5️⃣ Assemble sandwiches
- Butter bread lightly.
- Layer: cheese → patty → caramelized onions → secret sauce → top bread slice.
6️⃣ Grill
- Cook in a skillet or panini press until bread is golden and cheese melts.
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Sandwich – Approx.)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Protein: 28 g
- Fat: 34 g
- Total Carbs: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Net Carbs: 23 g
✅ Rich & indulgent
✅ Juicy beef + melty cheese
✅ Secret sauce adds a tangy kick
💡 Tips & Variations
- Use low-carb bread for keto-friendly version
- Add pickles or mustard for extra flavor
- Use cheddar or pepper jack instead of Swiss
- Make mini sliders for appetizers
