Patty Melts with Secret Sauce

This classic diner sandwich features seasoned ground beef patties, two types of melted cheese, and a sweet and savory “secret sauce,” grilled between slices of rye bread.

Patty Melts with Secret Sauce

Ingredients (Patty Melts)

Ingredients (Secret Sauce)

How To Make Patty Melts with Secret Sauce:

Step 1: Form and Season Patties: Form the 1 pound of ground beef into 3 flattened patties with roughly the same shape as your bread slices. Season the meat on both sides with 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2: Cook Patties: Cook the patties over medium-high heat on the stove until cooked through (about 4-5 minutes per side). Remove the patties from the pan and set aside.

Step 3: Make Secret Sauce: While the meat is cooking, mix together the 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons chopped bacon, 3 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp relish until well incorporated.

Step 4: Prep and Assemble: Wipe the skillet clean and reduce the heat to medium. Butter one side of each of the 6 slices of bread well (using the 6 tablespoons of butter). Place three pieces of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet.

Step 5: Layer the Sandwiches: Top each slice of bread in the skillet with 2 slices of provolone cheese, a meat patty, and 2 slices of cheddar cheese.

Step 6: Top and Grill: Spread a little bit of the secret sauce on the non-buttered side of the remaining three slices of bread. Place them sauce-side down on top of the patty melts in the skillet.

Step 7: Flip and Finish: Flip the patty melts over once the provolone has melted and the first side of the bread is well toasted. Toast the other side of the bread well, and then serve immediately.