Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of a classic patty melt burger with a delectable secret sauce that takes this dish to the next level. Perfectly seasoned beef patties, Swiss cheese, and caramelized onions sandwiched between slices of rye bread make this a must-try recipe for burger lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Burger:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter (for sautéing)
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices rye bread
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter (for bread)
For the Secret Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickles or relish
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Caramelize Onions: Sauté sliced onions in butter until golden brown and caramelized.
- Prepare Patties: Season ground beef, form into patties, and cook until done.
- Make Secret Sauce: Whisk together mayo, ketchup, mustard, pickles, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Assemble Burger: Spread sauce on bread, layer cheese, patty, onions, more cheese, and top with bread. Grill until golden.
Notes
- Enhance burger flavor with Worcestershire sauce.
- Swap Swiss cheese for American or cheddar.
- Serve with fries or pickles for an authentic diner experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 710
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
