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Patty Melt avec Sauce Secrète

A delightful combination of a burger and a grilled cheese sandwich, enhanced by a unique secret sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef Use good quality beef for juicy patties.
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese You can experiment with different types of cheese.
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced Caramelize slowly for best flavor.
  • 4 slices rye bread Can substitute with sourdough or whole wheat.
For the Secret Sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise Can make ahead of time.
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Cooking Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons butter For grilling the sandwiches.
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add the sliced onions. Cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, increase the heat to medium-high. Divide the ground beef into two patties and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until desired doneness is reached.
  3. Prepare the secret sauce by mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, and Dijon mustard in a bowl.
Assembly and Cooking
  1. Spread some secret sauce on one side of each slice of rye bread.
  2. Place a beef patty on two slices, top with Swiss cheese and caramelized onions, and then cover with the other two slices of bread, sauce side down.
  3. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Grill the sandwiches over medium heat until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve warm.

Notes

Serve with extra secret sauce on the side for dipping. Pairs well with pickles, potato chips, or a fresh side salad. For heartier meal, serve with crispy fries. Wrap leftovers in plastic wrap or foil and store in the refrigerator, best eaten within a couple of days.