Description
Sizzling classic patty melt brings diner-style comfort straight to kitchen tables with caramelized onions and melted swiss nestled between crispy rye bread. Hearty sandwich delivers nostalgic flavors you’ll savor down to the last delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp bacon bits
Spices and Seasonings:
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
Bread, Cheese, and Sauce Components:
- 6 slices rye bread
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 6 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon sweet relish
Instructions
- Generously coat one side of each rye bread slice with butter, preparing them for grilling.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt, pepper, and onion powder, crafting three patties that mirror the bread’s shape.
- Ignite a skillet over medium-high heat, searing patties for 2-3 minutes per side, then reducing temperature to low for an additional 5 minutes until thoroughly cooked.
- Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, bacon bits, relish, and sugar in a separate bowl to create a tangy sauce.
- Position a second skillet at medium-low heat, placing a bread slice butter-side down.
- Layer two cheddar cheese slices, followed by a cooked patty, then top with two provolone cheese slices.
- Slather the prepared sauce on the unbuttered side of another bread slice, then press it sauce-side down onto the sandwich.
- Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until bread achieves a golden hue and cheese melts completely.
- Duplicate the process for remaining sandwiches, serving immediately while warm and crispy.
Notes
- Rye bread brings a tangy, robust flavor that perfectly complements the rich beef patty, creating a more complex taste profile.
- Ground beef mixture benefits from letting spices sit for 10-15 minutes before forming patties, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Use cast iron skillet for superior heat distribution and achieving that beautiful golden-brown crust on both bread and meat.
- Lower heat during final cooking stage prevents burning while ensuring patties remain juicy and tender throughout.
- Consider alternative cheese combinations like Swiss or Gruyère for unique flavor variations that can elevate the classic recipe.
- Customize sauce by adjusting sugar levels or adding hot sauce for extra kick, making the recipe adaptable to personal preferences.
- Gluten-free option possible by substituting rye bread with gluten-free alternatives without compromising overall sandwich texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 517 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 669 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 96 mg