Description
This Patty Melt with Burger Sauce features toasty bread, juicy smashed burgers, melty cheese, caramelized onions, and a tangy burger sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 4 slices country-style bread
- 1 large white onion, sliced into thin half moons
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 slices American cheese
- 6 slices Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese
For the Burger Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon dill relish
- 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- 3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients for the burger sauce in a small bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Melt two tablespoons of butter in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and continue to cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until caramelized. Set aside.
- Butter the inside of each slice of bread and toast them in a non-stick pan, until golden. Set aside with the toasted sides facing up.
- Divide the ground beef into four 1/4-pound balls. Heat a griddle, cast iron or non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- Add a bit of oil to the pan. Once the oil is hot, place a beef ball in the pan, top with parchment paper, and smash down with a burger press or flat spatula until about 1/2 inch thick. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Cook until the bottom forms a crust, about 1–2 minutes. Flip, then immediately top with 2 slices of cheese and cover briefly to melt. Repeat for all four patties.
- Stack two patties together to form a double cheeseburger.
- Place a slice of cheese on two of the toasted bread slices (on the toasted side), and generously slather with burger sauce. Place a double patty on each.
- Top each burger with half of the caramelized onions and an additional slice of cheese. Spread more sauce on the remaining toasted bread slices and place them on top, with the sauce facing towards the onions.
- Butter the outsides of each sandwich and toast in a skillet until golden brown. Flip and toast the other side, buttering as needed.
- Let the sandwiches rest for about a minute before slicing in half.
- Serve with extra burger sauce on the side.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Substitute the 80/20 beef with a leaner ground beef, ground turkey or meat alternative.
- Preparing the burger sauce in advance will allow the flavors to marry.
- The burger sauce recipe will be enough to make at least four patty melts. Store leftover sauce in the fridge for up to three days. Use it as a dip for fries, smear it on sandwiches, burgers, or grilled chicken, or drizzle it over roasted potatoes. It also makes a great spread for wraps and breakfast sandwiches.
- Caramelize the onions to your preference.
- Use your favorite cheese.
- Toasting the inside of the bread will allow the bread to hold up better from the creamy burger sauce and weight of the beef patties.
- Instead of butter, use mayo to toast the bread.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American