Unlock the Flavor Vault with Our Irresistible Patty Melt & Secret Sauce! 🍔✨
Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with our mouthwatering Patty Melt recipe, complete with a tantalizing Secret Sauce that will keep you coming back for more! This classic diner favorite gets a gourmet upgrade, featuring juicy beef patties, melted cheese, caramelized onions, and a special sauce that’s sure to leave you craving seconds.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices rye bread
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Secret Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Price Estimate:
- Ground beef: $5.00
- Onion: $1.00
- Swiss cheese: $3.00
- Rye bread: $2.50
- Butter: $2.00
- Mayonnaise: $2.50
- Ketchup: $1.50
- Mustard: $1.50
- Worcestershire sauce: $2.00
- Garlic powder: $1.00
- Onion powder: $1.00
Total Estimated Cost: $23.00
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix together all ingredients for the Secret Sauce until well combined. Set aside.
- Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and shape into patties. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your desired doneness. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add the sliced onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 10 minutes.
- Spread the remaining butter on one side of each slice of rye bread. Place the bread slices, butter side down, in the skillet.
- Assemble the sandwiches by placing a beef patty on each slice of bread, followed by a spoonful of caramelized onions and a slice of Swiss cheese. Top with another slice of bread.
- Cook the sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot with a generous drizzle of Secret Sauce on top.
Nutrition Information:
One serving of our Patty Melt with Secret Sauce provides approximately 550 calories, 30g of total fat, 15g of saturated fat, 90mg of cholesterol, 800mg of sodium, 35g of total carbohydrates, 2g of dietary fiber, 5g of sugars, and 35g of protein.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Can I use a different type of cheese?
- Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with your favorite cheese varieties to customize your Patty Melt.
- Can I make the Secret Sauce ahead of time?
- Yes, you can prepare the Secret Sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
