How to Make Ultimate Patty Melts with Special Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about a patty melt that just hits the spot. The combination of juicy beef, melted cheese, and caramelized onions sandwiched between toasted rye bread is simply irresistible. And when you add a special sauce that takes it to the next level, you've got a truly unforgettable meal. If you're looking for the ultimate patty melt recipe, look no further. Our Ultimate Patty Melts with Special Sauce will satisfy all of your cravings and leave you wanting more.

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices rye bread
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon real bacon bits
  • 1 teaspoon sweet relish
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 6 slices Cheddar cheese
  • 6 slices provolone cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 patty melts

  • Cover 1 side of each bread slice thoroughly and generously with butter; set aside.
  • Mix ground beef, pepper, salt, and onion powder together in a bowl until thoroughly combined, but do not overmix or meat will not have the proper consistency after it is cooked. Form 3 patties to fit the shape of the bread.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip, making sure patties do not break, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and cook until no longer pink in the centers, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • While the burgers are cooking, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, bacon bits, relish, and sugar for sauce in a small bowl. Stir until mayonnaise and ketchup are well binded.
  • Heat another large skillet over medium-low heat. Place 1 slice bread in the skillet, buttered-side down. Top with 2 slices Cheddar cheese, a cooked patty, and 2 slices provolone cheese. Spread a thin layer of sauce on the unbuttered side of a second slice of bread, and place sauce-side down on top of provolone. Repeat to make remaining patty melts, working in batches if necessary.
  • Cook until bread is lightly toasted and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    1242 cal.

    • Total Fat: 94g
    • Saturated Fat: 48g
    • Cholesterol: 260mg
    • Sodium: 2093mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 61g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 908mg
    • Iron: 9mg
    • Potassium: 611mg