Patty Melts with Secret Sauce
A Patty Melt is the perfect middle ground between a burger and a grilled cheese. The secret to a legendary melt is the “cheese sandwich” technique—placing cheese on both the top and bottom of the patty to act as a savory glue that holds the bread, meat, and secret sauce together. Rye bread is traditional, but sourdough or thick Texas toast gives a sturdy, buttery crunch that pairs perfectly with juicy beef and tangy sauce.
Ingredients
For the Melts
Ingredient Amount
Ground beef (80/20) 1 ½ lbs
Sandwich bread (Rye, Sourdough, etc.) 8 slices
Cheese (Swiss, American, or a mix) 8 slices
Butter, softened 4 tbsp
Salt and black pepper To taste
For the Secret Sauce
Ingredient Amount
Mayonnaise ½ cup
Ketchup 2 tbsp
Mustard (Yellow or Dijon) 1 tbsp
Pickle relish (Sweet or Dill) 1 tbsp
Garlic powder ½ tsp
Smoked paprika ½ tsp
Black pepper 1 pinch
Instructions
1. Make the Secret Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, ketchup, mustard, relish, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Chill in the fridge for a few minutes to let the flavors meld.
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