🛒 Ingredients:
For the patty melt:
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1 lb ground beef (80/20 for juicy patties)
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Salt & pepper
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1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
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4 slices thick-cut bread (like sourdough, Texas toast, or rye)
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1 tbsp butter (for toasting)
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4 slices cheese (Swiss, provolone, or pepper jack works great)
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Caramelized onions (optional but highly recommended)
For the creamy sauce:
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp Dijon or spicy brown mustard
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1 tbsp ketchup
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1 tbsp finely chopped pickles or relish
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1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
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1/4 tsp paprika or cayenne (optional for heat)
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Pinch of black pepper
🔥 Instructions:
1. Make the sauce:
In a small bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients. Stir well, taste, and adjust seasoning. Set aside (or chill if prepping ahead).
2. Shape & cook the patties:
Form ground beef into 2 large, flat patties (about the shape of your bread). Season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side, until nicely seared and cooked through.
Top each patty with cheese during the last minute of cooking, cover with a lid to melt if needed.
3. Toast the bread:
Butter one side of each bread slice. Place buttered side down on a skillet over medium heat until golden and crispy.
4. Assemble:
Spread creamy sauce on the unbuttered sides of the bread. Layer on one slice: patty with cheese, caramelized onions (if using), then top with the other slice.
5. Grill it:
Place the assembled melt back on the skillet for a final toast, pressing slightly with a spatula, until everything’s melty and golden.
🍟 Serve with:
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Crispy fries or tater tots
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Pickles on the side
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Extra sauce for dipping!
Let me know if you want a spicy jalapeño version or one with bacon added 👀