Description
Mouthwatering patty melts dance with bold flavors between crispy rye bread, bringing classic diner comfort to your kitchen. Melted Swiss cheese and caramelized onions merge with secret sauce for an irresistible sandwich you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
Bread:
- 6 slices rye bread
Cheese:
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Seasonings and Spices:
- 12 teaspoons onion powder
- 12 teaspoons garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Cooking Fat:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Craft hearty patties from ground beef, sizing them slightly larger than the rye bread to ensure optimal coverage when assembled.
- Enhance the meat’s flavor profile by generously seasoning both sides with a balanced blend of onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the patties in a preheated skillet over medium-high heat, cooking each side for 4-5 minutes until achieving a robust caramelized exterior and thoroughly cooked interior.
- Prepare the signature sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, crispy chopped bacon, tangy ketchup, subtle sweetness from sugar, and zesty relish until ingredients meld into a cohesive condiment.
- Apply softened butter generously across one side of each rye bread slice, creating a golden crisp foundation for toasting.
- Construct the sandwich layers strategically: place bread buttered-side down in the skillet, then layer provolone cheese, perfectly cooked patty, cheddar cheese, and lavish secret sauce on the opposing bread slice.
- Toast the assembled sandwich over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, monitoring until the bottom achieves a rich golden-brown hue and provolone melts luxuriously.
- Carefully invert the sandwich, continuing to cook for an additional 3-4 minutes to ensure cheddar cheese melts completely and bread develops a satisfying crispness.
- Allow the patty melt to rest briefly after cooking, then slice diagonally and serve with additional secret sauce for optional dipping pleasure.
Notes
- Customize patty size by adjusting meat thickness to match bread slices for perfect coverage and even cooking.
- Select ground beef with 80/20 fat ratio to ensure juicy, flavorful patties that don’t dry out during grilling.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother, more even bread coating that creates a crispier golden-brown exterior.
- Experiment with cheese varieties like Swiss or Gruyère for unique flavor profiles while maintaining classic melt texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg