Description
Sizzling Patty Melts dance with irresistible charm, blending classic American diner comfort with gourmet flair. Caramelized onions, melted cheese, and a secret sauce elevate this sandwich, promising you a mouthwatering journey through nostalgic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
Bread and Base:
- 8 slices rye bread
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 large onion
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Transform caramelized onions by slowly sautéing in butter over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring periodically until deep golden and sweet. Remove from skillet and reserve.
- Season ground beef with salt and pepper, then carefully craft into 4 slender patties ensuring uniform thickness.
- Sear patties in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side, developing a rich brown crust while cooking to desired doneness. Transfer patties to a separate plate.
- Craft secret sauce by blending mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until smoothly combined.
- Generously spread butter on one side of each rye bread slice. Position bread buttered-side down in a preheated skillet, layer with Swiss cheese, cooked beef patty, caramelized onions, and another cheese slice.
- Spread secret sauce on remaining bread slice, then crown the sandwich with this piece, ensuring buttered side faces upward.
- Grill sandwiches over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, achieving a crispy golden exterior and fully melted cheese.
- Plate immediately and accompany with additional secret sauce for dipping pleasure.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop deep, rich sweetness without burning by using low-medium heat and stirring occasionally.
- Choose high-fat ground beef like 80/20 for juicier, more flavorful patties that won’t dry out during cooking.
- Toast bread on medium-low heat to achieve golden-brown crispness without scorching the butter or bread surface.
- Customize secret sauce by adjusting spice levels or adding hot sauce for extra kick, making the recipe adaptable to different taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg