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Patty Melts with Secret Sauce

The classic Patty Melt with a twist. This recipe combines two favorites of millions of people PLUS adds another layer of flavor that is going to drive everyone absolutely wild!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Main Dish
Calories: 1305
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices Rye bread
  • 6 slices Provolone Cheese
  • 6 slices Cheddar Cheese
  • 6 tbsp Butter softened
  • 1 pound Ground beef lean
  • ½ tsp Onion Powder
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
Secret Sauce:
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Cooked crisp bacon, chopped
  • 3 tbsp Ketchup
  • 1 tsp Sweet Relish
  • 1 tsp Sugar (optional)

Method
 

  1. 1. Divide the ground beef into 3 equal patties
    2. Season the patties on both sides with salt and pepper, garlic and onion powder
    3. Place a skillet over medium high heat on the stovetop and carefully place the patties in the skillet
    4. In a bowl combine the mayonnaise, relish, bacon, ketchup and sugar
    5. Stir to combine the sauce
    6. When the patties are thoroughly cooked, remove them and set to the side
    7. Wipe the skillet clean and lower the heat to medium
    8. Lay the bread on the counter in front of you and butter the outsides of each slice
    9. Lay three slices of bread in the skillet
    10. Cover each slice of bread with 2 slices of Provolone
    11. Place a hamburger patty on top of the Provolone cheese on each slice
    12. Top the patty with 2 slices of cheddar cheese
    13. Spread a small amount of sauce on top of the Cheddar Cheese slices
    14. Top the sauce with the other slice of Rye bread, butter side on the outside
    15. Cook each sandwich for about 3 to 4 minutes on one side, then flip the sandwich and cook the other side for the same amount of time
    16. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Do I have to use Rye bread?
The Rye bread adds a special layer of yum to the meal without realizing it. When the sauce and butter combine and pretend to mask the flavor of the Rye bread, it is really just a whole other unique and tasty flavor combination.