Secret Sauce Patty Melts

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef

2 tsp worcestershire sauce

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

12 slices Marble Rye bread

3 Slices Cheddar Cheese

3 slices Swiss cheese

3 Vidalia onions, sliced thin

8 tbsp butter, unsalted

½ cup Secret Sauce

Secret Sauce:

¼ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup Dijon mustard

1 tbsp Barbecue Sauce

½ tsp Hot Sauce

Instructions

In a small bowl, stir together the mustard, mayonnaise, barbecue and hot sauce

In a large bowl combine the ground beef, Worcestershire and salt and pepper.

Combine well. Shape the mix into 6 oval shaped patties

In a skillet, melt the butter and add the onion. Cook until the onion is soft and golden brown.

In another skillet, cook the ground beef patties for about 2 minutes on each side.

Remove the patties from the skillet and wipe clean

Butter the outer sides of the bread, place butter side down in the pan.

Spoon 1 tbsp of secret sauce on the bread, then place 3 tbsp of caramelized onions on top of the sauce, cover with a slice of cheese, one burger patty, slice of cheese, onions and secret sauce and the other slice of bread.

Cook on both sides until golden brown.

Continue with each of the sandwiches until all are done.

Enjoy!

Notes:

Bread Options: Feel free to use a different type of bread for the patty melts if you prefer. Sourdough, wheat, or white bread can be good alternatives to marble rye.

Ground Turkey Substitute: Substitute ground turkey for the ground beef if you prefer a leaner meat option or want to vary the flavor.

Make-Ahead Secret Sauce: Prepare the secret sauce ahead of time and refrigerate it for convenient use. Allowing the flavors to meld overnight can enhance the sauce’s taste.

Customizing the Secret Sauce: Adjust the proportions of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, barbecue sauce, and hot sauce in the secret sauce to suit your personal taste preferences.

Side Dish Suggestions: Serve these patty melts with side dishes like French fries, sweet potato fries, coleslaw, pickles, potato salad, or a green salad to complement the flavors.

Cheese Options: Experiment with different cheese varieties such as American, provolone, or pepper jack to personalize the patty melts.

Caramelizing Onions: To caramelize the onions, cook them slowly in butter over medium-low heat until they turn soft and golden brown, enhancing their natural sweetness.

Grilling Option: Cook the ground beef patties on a grill instead of a skillet for a smoky flavor. Adjust grilling time based on desired doneness.

Adjusting Spiciness: Customize the spiciness of the secret sauce by altering the amount of hot sauce used, depending on your heat preference.

Golden Brown Perfection: Achieve perfectly golden brown patty melts by cooking them on both sides until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted. Adjust cooking time to ensure even browning.

Nutrition Information:

SERVING SIZE: 1

Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 771 | TOTAL FAT: 45g | CARBOHYDRATES: 37g | PROTEIN: 54g