Description
Sizzling patty melts promise a delightful dance of flavors between crispy rye bread and juicy beef. Melted cheese and caramelized onions create a mouthwatering symphony that will satisfy your comfort food cravings with classic American diner charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped bacon bits
Bread:
- 6 slices rye bread
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Secret Sauce and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon pickle relish
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Salt, as needed
- Pepper, as needed
Instructions
- Prepare ground beef into three equal-sized patties, ensuring uniform thickness for consistent cooking. Sprinkle each patty generously with onion powder, garlic powder, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat (375°F/190°C). Cook patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, developing a rich golden-brown crust and reaching an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- Create the secret sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, finely chopped crispy bacon, tangy ketchup, a pinch of granulated sugar, and sweet pickle relish until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Generously butter one side of each sourdough bread slice using softened unsalted butter (about /15 milliliters per slice).
- Assemble sandwiches by layering a slice of provolone cheese on three bread slices, placing a cooked beef patty on top, then adding a slice of sharp cheddar cheese.
- Spread the prepared secret sauce evenly on the remaining bread slices, then place sauce-side down on top of the cheese and patty.
- Return the skillet to medium heat and carefully place sandwiches butter-side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes until bread turns golden brown and crispy, then gently flip and cook the other side until cheese melts completely.
- Remove patty melts from skillet, let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow cheese to set, then slice diagonally and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Customize your patty melts by adjusting spice levels or swapping cheeses for a personalized twist.
- Cooking patties to medium-rare ensures juicy, tender meat with maximum flavor and minimal dryness.
- Secret sauce can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, allowing flavors to meld and intensify before serving.
- Butter-toasting bread creates a crispy exterior that perfectly complements the melted cheese and beef.
- Leftovers can be wrapped tightly and reheated in a skillet to maintain the original crispness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying, Grilling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 640 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg