Patty Melts with Secret Sauce offer a delightful twist on the classic American diner favorite. These sandwiches are not just meals but an experience, bringing together savory, juicy ground beef patties, melted Cheddar, sweet caramelized onions, and a tangy, spicy Secret Sauce that elevates the whole dish.
What makes these patty melts truly special is the meticulous layering of flavors and textures, from the crisp, golden sourdough bread to the creamy secret sauce and the rich caramelized onions. Perfect for a weekend treat or a cozy dinner, these patty melts promise satisfaction in every bite.
Patty Melts With Secret Sauce: A Perfect Blend of Savory and Tangy
The secret to a perfect patty melt isn’t just in the ingredients but in how they are combined and cooked. Each element from the homemade Secret Sauce to the carefully caramelized onions works together to create a sandwich that is rich in flavor and perfect in texture.
This recipe transforms simple ingredients into something extraordinary, making it ideal for those who appreciate a hearty, flavorful meal.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
For the Patty Melt:
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 slices sourdough bread
- ½ cup Secret Sauce
- 3 medium Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
- 6 slices Cheddar cheese
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Secret Sauce:
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
Directions:
- Make the Secret Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce. Stir well until the sauce is smooth. Cover and refrigerate until needed. This sauce can be stored for up to 3 days.
- Prepare the Patty Melt:
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and black pepper. Shape the mixture into 6 oval patties to fit the bread slices.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, about 35 minutes. Set aside.
- In another large cast-iron skillet, cook the patties over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes per side or until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside on a plate. Wipe out the skillet.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread 1 tablespoon of the Secret Sauce on a slice of sourdough bread. Add 2-3 tablespoons of caramelized onions, a slice of cheese, one beef patty, another tablespoon of Secret Sauce, and top with another slice of bread.
- Reheat the skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter. Place the sandwiches in the skillet, and cook for about 3 minutes per side or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted. Work in batches, adding more butter as needed.
