Patty Melt with Secret Sauce
This Patty Melt with Secret Sauce brings classic diner vibes to your kitchen. With juicy beef, melted cheese, and tangy sauce, it’s a quick, comforting meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Beginner-friendly and absolutely satisfying!
Ingredients
For the Patties:
- 680 grams lean ground beef
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
For the Sandwich:
- 12 slices marble rye bread
- 3 slices cheddar cheese
- 3 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup secret sauce
For the Secret Sauce:
- 60 ml mayonnaise
- 60 ml Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp barbecue sauce
- 0.5 tsp hot sauce
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix mayo, Dijon mustard, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce to make the secret sauce. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Form into 6 oval patties.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until golden brown and soft.
- In a separate skillet, cook beef patties for 2 minutes per side until browned. Remove and wipe skillet.
- Butter the outside of each bread slice.
- On the unbuttered side, layer secret sauce, onions, cheese, a patty, more cheese and sauce, and top with bread.
- Grill over medium heat until the bread is golden and cheese is melted, flipping once.
- Repeat for remaining sandwiches. Serve warm and enjoy your Patty Melt with Secret Sauce!
Notes
For extra crispiness, toast the bread before assembling your Patty Melt with Secret Sauce. Try pepper jack cheese for a spicier twist.