Patty melts with secret sauce are a delicious and classic dish that combines elements of a burger with the comforting flavors of grilled cheese. Here’s a simple recipe to make them:
Ingredients:
For the Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Secret Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon pickle relish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 slices of rye bread
- 8 slices of Swiss cheese
- Butter for grilling
Instructions:
1. Make the Secret Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, chopped onion, pickle relish, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste. Set aside.
2. Prepare the Patties:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well, but avoid overworking the meat.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties, slightly larger than the size of your bread slices.
3. Cook the Patties:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the patties to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside.
4. Assemble the Patty Melts:
- Wipe out the skillet and return it to medium heat.
- Butter one side of each slice of rye bread.
- Place a slice of bread, butter side down, onto the skillet. Top it with a slice of Swiss cheese, a cooked patty, a dollop of secret sauce, and another slice of Swiss cheese. Finally, place another slice of bread on top, butter side facing up.
- Cook the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
5. Serve:
- Once the patty melts are cooked, remove them from the skillet and let them cool for a minute or two.
- Slice each sandwich diagonally and serve hot with extra secret sauce on the side for dipping.
Enjoy your delicious patty melts with secret sauce!
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