Description
Indulge in a classic patty melt featuring juicy beef patties, creamy cheese, and crispy rye bread, bringing a delightful mix of nostalgia and comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices rye bread
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon real bacon bits
- 1 teaspoon sweet relish
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 6 slices cheddar cheese
- 6 slices provolone cheese
Instructions
- Butter your bread by thoroughly buttering one side of each slice of rye bread and set aside.
- Combine the ground beef, black pepper, sea salt, and onion powder in a mixing bowl.
- Form the beef mixture into three equal patties, about an inch thick.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the patties for about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce to low heat and cook for 5 more minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, bacon bits, sweet relish, and sugar in a small bowl until smooth.
- Assemble the melts by placing a slice of rye bread in a second skillet, topping it with cheese and a beef patty.
- Spread the prepared sauce on the unbuttered side of another slice of bread and place it on top, sauce-side down.
- Heat the sandwich for 2-3 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Repeat the assembly process until all patties are cooked, then serve and enjoy.
Notes
To save time, you can prepare the beef mixture and sauce a day in advance. Avoid overworking the ground beef to keep the patties tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg