Cheesy Patty Melts with Special Sauce
Cheesy Patty Melts with Special Sauce are the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy beef patties with melted cheese and sweet caramelized onions, all nestled between crispy sourdough bread. This irresistible dish is perfect for cozy nights or lively game day gatherings, satisfying any craving with its rich flavors and gooey texture. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, these melts will quickly become a beloved favorite at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (80% lean)
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 medium sweet onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp chopped pickles
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Shape the ground beef into four patties and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the sliced onions in oil until caramelized (about 10-15 minutes).
- Cook the patties in the same skillet for about 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Add cheese on top to melt during cooking.
- Butter one side of each slice of sourdough bread. Assemble sandwiches by placing a patty and onions between two slices (butter-side out).
- Grill the sandwiches in a skillet over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve with the special sauce made by mixing mayonnaise, ketchup, and pickles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (295g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg