Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Classic Patty Melt Burger recipe. Juicy beef patties, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and a secret sauce are sandwiched between slices of rye bread and grilled to perfection. It’s a nostalgic diner favorite that you can easily recreate at home!
Ingredients
For the Beef Patties:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend preferred)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Caramelized Onions:
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided
For Assembly:
- 8 slices rye bread
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Nonstick spray or oil for skillet
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add onions and cook slowly, stirring often, until caramelized, about 15–20 minutes.
- Cook the Beef Patties: Mix ground beef with salt and pepper and form into 4 oval patties. Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Prepare the Secret Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
- Assemble the Patty Melts: Spread secret sauce on one side of each bread slice. Layer with Swiss cheese, a patty, caramelized onions, and another slice of cheese. Top with bread.
- Grill the Patty Melts: Melt remaining butter in a skillet, add sandwiches, and cook over medium heat until bread is golden and cheese is melted, about 3–4 minutes per side. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra richness, use a mix of Swiss and cheddar.
- These taste best hot off the griddle but can be wrapped in foil and kept warm in the oven.
