As soon as my mom tasted it, she rushed over to get the recipe from me.

When you’re short on time on weeknights, nothing beats a basic comfort food like patty melts. You can easily make this classic diner meal at home with the same crunchy bread, juicy burger, melty cheese, and tasty caramelized onions. The hidden ingredient that really makes this dish shine is the one we must not overlook. Just what you need to fulfill those cravings without leaving the home.
Crispy fries or a fresh side salad are the perfect complements to patty melts, since they cut through the richness. Try some mild coleslaw or sweet potato fries to spice things up a little. For the ideal tart crunch, serve with a pickle spear.
Four servings of burger patties melted with secret sauce

What You Need:

• ground beef, one pound
• 1 big finely sliced onion
• eight pieces of rye bread
• Four pieces of Swiss cheese
• Cheddar cheese, four slices
• Grilling butter
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper, according to your preference.
• a half cup of mayonnaise
• ketchup, 2 tablespoons
• a spoonful of sweet pickle mixture
• 1/8 spoon Sauce made with Worcestershire pepper

How to Follow

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Make the secret sauce first. Mix together the Worcestershire sauce, sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise, and ketchup in a small bowl. Thoroughly combine and reserve.
Melt a tablespoon of butter in a large pan set over medium heat. After around fifteen to twenty minutes of cooking, add the cut onions and toss them regularly to make them caramelize. After taking it out of the pan, put it aside.

Roll out the ground beef into thin patties and divide into four equal parts. Give each side a good seasoning of salt and pepper.
Patties should be fried for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side over medium-high heat in the same skillet. After taking it out of the pan, put it aside.

Spread butter on one side of each rye bread piece. On a pristine griddle or pan set over medium heat, lay four slices butter-side down.
Layer cooked patties, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, and butter-side up bread on top of each piece of bread.
Melt the cheese and toast the bread for two to three minutes on each side.
Take the patties out of the pan after they’re done cooking and set them aside to cool for a minute before cutting them in half. Quickly serve with the secret sauce drizzled or served on the side.
Tips and Variations
Substitute ground chicken or turkey with the beef for a leaner alternative. You may customize it to your taste by combining other cheeses; for example, pepper jack can provide a spicy bite. A plant-based burger patty is a great alternative for vegetarians. The secret sauce is the star ingredient in this dish, so be sure not to leave it out.