Classic Patty Melt Sandwich (Print-Friendly Version)

Sink your teeth into a golden, cheesy patty melt layered with seasoned beef, creamy sauce, and buttery rye bread.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Bread and Butter

01 - 6 slices rye bread
02 - 6 tablespoons butter, softened

→ Beef Patties

03 - 1 kilogram ground beef
04 - 0.75 teaspoon ground black pepper
05 - 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
06 - 0.25 teaspoon onion powder

→ Sauce

07 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
09 - 1 tablespoon real bacon bits
10 - 1 teaspoon sweet relish
11 - 1 teaspoon white sugar

→ Cheese

12 - 6 slices cheddar cheese
13 - 6 slices Provolone cheese

# How to Prepare:

01 - Spread an even layer of softened butter on one side of each rye bread slice and set aside.
02 - In a bowl, combine ground beef, ground black pepper, sea salt, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly until seasonings are uniformly distributed.
03 - Divide the seasoned beef mix into three equal portions and shape into flat patties to match the size of your bread slices.
04 - Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place beef patties in the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side. Reduce to low heat and continue cooking for 5 minutes, ensuring meat is evenly browned and no pink remains.
05 - Use a digital thermometer to verify each patty has reached an internal temperature of 71°C.
06 - While patties cook, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, bacon bits, sweet relish, and sugar in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly to achieve a smooth, cohesive sauce, then set aside.
07 - Heat a second skillet over medium-low heat. Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, in the skillet. Add two slices cheddar cheese, followed by a beef patty and two slices Provolone cheese.
08 - Spread a generous layer of prepared sauce onto the unbuttered side of a second bread slice and position it, sauce-side down, atop the Provolone cheese.
09 - Cook each sandwich for 2–3 minutes per side, until bread is crisp and golden brown. Repeat assembly and toasting steps for remaining sandwiches.
10 - Remove from heat, cut in halves if desired, and serve immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Ensure the beef patties are fully cooked to a safe temperature before assembling the sandwiches.

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