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Patty Melts are a classic comfort food that never fails to hit the spot. Imagine biting into a perfectly cooked beef patty, topped with gooey swiss cheese and sweet, caramelized onions. Add a tangy special sauce and sandwich it all between slices of toasted rye bread. This recipe is simple yet delivers big on flavor. Let's get cooking!
The name of the recipe: Patty Melts with Special Sauce Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large sliced onion
- 8 slices rye bread
- 4 slices swiss cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp pickle relish
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add butter and sliced onions. Cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the patties until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, and worcestershire sauce to make the special sauce.
- Spread special sauce on one side of each slice of bread. Place a slice of swiss cheese on 4 of the bread slices.
- Top with a beef patty, caramelized onions, and another slice of bread, sauce side down.
- Heat the skillet again and cook the sandwiches until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.
What You Will Need
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What you will need to make Patty Melts with Special Sauce
- Ground beef: Forms the juicy patties, providing the main protein and flavor base for the sandwich.
- Sliced onion: Caramelizes to add sweetness and depth, balancing the savory beef.
- Rye bread: Offers a sturdy, flavorful base that complements the beef and onions.
- Swiss cheese: Melts beautifully, adding creamy texture and mild flavor.
- Butter: Used for cooking onions and toasting bread, adding richness and flavor.
- Mayonnaise: Forms the base of the special sauce, adding creaminess.
- Ketchup: Adds tangy sweetness to the special sauce.
- Pickle relish: Provides a sweet and tangy crunch in the special sauce.
- Worcestershire sauce: Adds umami depth to the special sauce, enhancing overall flavor.
Tools and Instruments Required
What tools/instruments will be needed to make Patty Melts with Special Sauce Recipe
- Skillet: Essential for cooking patties and caramelizing onions, ensuring even heat distribution and perfect browning.
- Mixing bowl: Needed to combine ground beef with seasonings and mix the special sauce ingredients.
- Spatula: Useful for flipping patties and sandwiches without breaking them apart.
- Knife: Required for slicing onions and spreading the special sauce on bread.
- Cutting board: Provides a stable surface for slicing onions and assembling sandwiches.

Patty Melts with Special Sauce Recipe
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 large Onion sliced
- 8 slices Rye Bread
- 4 slices Swiss Cheese
- 2 tbsp Butter
Special Sauce
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Pickle Relish
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
Instructions:
- 1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
- 2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add butter and sliced onions. Cook until caramelized, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 3. In the same skillet, cook the patties until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- 4. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, and Worcestershire sauce to make the special sauce.
- 5. Spread special sauce on one side of each slice of bread. Place a slice of Swiss cheese on 4 of the bread slices.
- 6. Top with a beef patty, caramelized onions, and another slice of bread, sauce side down.
- 7. Heat the skillet again and cook the sandwiches until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Notes:
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Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions
Make Ahead Instructions
- Prepare patties and caramelized onions as directed.
- Let everything cool completely.
- Assemble sandwiches but don't cook them.
- Wrap each sandwich tightly in plastic wrap.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Freezing Instructions
- Follow make-ahead steps.
- After wrapping in plastic, wrap again in aluminum foil.
- Place wrapped sandwiches in a freezer-safe bag.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- To cook, thaw in fridge overnight.
- Cook in skillet as directed until heated through.
Using rye bread for patty melts adds a unique flavor that pairs perfectly with the caramelized onions and special sauce.
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