Patty Melts with Secret Sauce
A glorious fusion of a juicy burger and a delectable grilled cheese, served with a secret sauce that enhances flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Carnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lb ground beef
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 12 slices sourdough bread
- 1/2 cup secret sauce
- 3 medium Vidalia onions, thinly sliced
- 6 slices Cheddar cheese
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter
- Secret Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp barbecue sauce
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Secret Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce. Mix well until it’s nice and creamy. Set aside.
- Season the Beef: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
- Form the Patties: Divide the meat mixture into 6 equal portions and shape them into patties that are slightly larger than your bread slices.
- Caramelize the Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add the thinly sliced Vidalia onions. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cook the Patties: Remove the onions, add another tablespoon of butter to the skillet, increase heat to medium-high, and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Toast the Bread: Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread, place half of the slices in the skillet, spread with secret sauce, and toast until golden.
- Assemble the Patty Melts: On each slice with secret sauce, layer a patty, a spoonful of caramelized onions, and another slice of cheddar cheese.
- Grill the Melts: Grill the sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melty.
- Slice and Serve: Remove from skillet, slice diagonally, and serve with extra secret sauce for dipping.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, use a black bean or chickpea patty. This recipe is versatile; add jalapeños or mushrooms for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: patty melt, grilled cheese, comfort food, secret sauce, burger