Juicy Patty Melt with Savory Secret Sauce on Marble Rye Recipe
Enjoy a classic Patty Melt with juicy lean beef patties, melted cheddar and Swiss cheese, caramelized Vidalia onions, and a flavorful secret sauce, all sandwiched between crispy, golden marble rye bread. A comforting and savory sandwich perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 sandwiches
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Beef Patties
- 680 grams lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Sandwich Assembly
- 12 slices marble rye bread
- 3 slices cheddar cheese
- 3 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup secret sauce
Secret Sauce
- 60 milliliters mayonnaise
- 60 milliliters Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Secret Sauce: Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Make the Beef Patties: Combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Gently mix until just combined to keep the patties tender.
- Shape Patties: Divide the beef mixture evenly into 6 portions and shape each into an oval patty with uniform thickness for even cooking.
- Caramelize Onions: Melt half of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced Vidalia onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they become soft and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Patties: Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for about 2 minutes per side until browned on the outside but still juicy on the inside. Remove patties and wipe skillet clean.
- Assemble and Cook Sandwiches: Spread a thin layer of butter on the outer sides of each slice of bread. Place the bread buttered side down on the skillet. On top, layer secret sauce, caramelized onions, a slice of cheese, one beef patty, another slice of cheese, more onions, and additional sauce. Top with another slice of bread, buttered side up. Cook until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese melts, flipping carefully as needed.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for juicy but not greasy patties.
- Caramelizing onions slowly enhances their sweetness and flavor.
- Butter on the outside of the bread creates a crispy, golden crust when grilled in the skillet.
- The secret sauce adds a tangy and slightly spicy kick to complement the savory patty melt.
- Be careful not to overcook the patties to keep them juicy.
