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Secret Sauce Patty Melt Bliss

Secret Sauce Patty Melt Bliss

Buttery rye, melty cheese, and a juicy seared patty meet a tangy secret sauce. A diner classic, upgraded.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

Secret Sauce

  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1.5 tbsp dill relish
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 0.5 tsp white vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp hot sauce optional, to taste

Patties & Onions

  • 1.25 lb 80/20 ground beef
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp kosher salt divided
  • 0.75 tsp black pepper
  • 3 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter for onions
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Assembly

  • 8 slices rye bread
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • 4 slices American cheese for extra melt
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened for the bread

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Whisk all sauce ingredients until smooth; chill while you cook.
  • Melt butter with olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring often, until deeply golden, 12–15 minutes. Transfer out.
  • Mix beef with Worcestershire, remaining salt, and pepper. Form four thin patties, slightly larger than bread.
  • Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium-high until hot.
  • Sear patties 2–3 minutes per side until browned and just cooked. Keep warm.
  • Spread one side of each bread slice with softened butter.
  • Lay four slices butter-side down. Spread sauce on each. Top with Swiss, a patty, onions, and American cheese.
  • Spread sauce on remaining bread. Cap sandwiches, butter-side up.
  • Cook sandwiches over medium-low, pressing lightly, 3–4 minutes per side until golden and melty.
  • Rest 2 minutes. Slice and serve with extra sauce for dipping.

Notes

Try marble rye, add pickled jalapeños, or swap in gruyère for a nuttier melt. Leftover sauce keeps 1 week chilled. Reheat sandwiches in a skillet over low heat to re-crisp the bread.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Secret Sauce Patty Melt Bliss flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.