Delicious Patty Melts with Secret Sauce

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A classic diner-style sandwich made at home—juicy, cheesy, and irresistibly good.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe
A patty melt is the perfect marriage of a juicy hamburger and a grilled cheese sandwich. With seasoned beef, caramelized onions, melty cheese, and buttery toasted rye bread, it’s comfort food at its finest. And the secret sauce? It takes everything over the top.

Ingredients

For the Secret Sauce:

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon ketchup

  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard

  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

  • Pinch of salt and pepper

For the Patty Melts:

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended)

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided

  • 8 slices rye bread (or marble rye)

  • 4–6 slices Swiss cheese (or cheddar, if preferred)

  • 4–6 slices American cheese (or additional Swiss)

  • Additional butter for spreading on bread

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