Recipes Main Dishes Burger Recipes Hamburgers Ultimate Patty Melts with Special Sauce 5.0 (8) 7 Reviews 4 Photos This patty melt recipe is phenomenal, but is nothing remotely close to a health food. I highly suggest this for an occasional treat or to accompany some beers, peers, and sports. I've developed this recipe from a combination of other recipes over time and out of practicality based on what was in my kitchen at the time of experiment. I purposely left out Worcestershire and other burger flavorings to keep it simple and not detract from the Thousand Island-like sauce. Serve with french fries or hash browns. Submitted by Justin Lampert Updated on April 29, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 4 4 4 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 3 Yield: 3 patty melts Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings 6 slices rye bread 6 tablespoons butter, softened 1 pound ground beef ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon onion powder 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon real bacon bits 1 teaspoon sweet relish 1 teaspoon white sugar 6 slices Cheddar cheese 6 slices provolone cheese Directions Cover 1 side of each bread slice thoroughly and generously with butter; set aside. Mix ground beef, pepper, salt, and onion powder together in a bowl until thoroughly combined, but do not overmix or meat will not have the proper consistency after it is cooked. Form 3 patties to fit the shape of the bread. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip, making sure patties do not break, and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and cook until no longer pink in the centers, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). While the burgers are cooking, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, bacon bits, relish, and sugar for sauce in a small bowl. Stir until mayonnaise and ketchup are well binded. Heat another large skillet over medium-low heat. Place 1 slice bread in the skillet, buttered-side down. Top with 2 slices Cheddar cheese, a cooked patty, and 2 slices provolone cheese. Spread a thin layer of sauce on the unbuttered side of a second slice of bread, and place sauce-side down on top of provolone. Repeat to make remaining patty melts, working in batches if necessary. Cook until bread is lightly toasted and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Recipe Tip Margarine can be used instead of butter, and minced dill pickle or an unsweetened relish will work as a substitute for sweet relish. As a result, adjust the sugar accordingly. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 1242 Calories 94g Fat 38g Carbs 61g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 3 Calories 1242 % Daily Value * Total Fat 94g 121% Saturated Fat 48g 239% Cholesterol 260mg 87% Sodium 2093mg 91% Total Carbohydrate 38g 14% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 8g Protein 61g 121% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Calcium 908mg 70% Iron 9mg 49% Potassium 611mg 13% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.