Juicy Patty Melts with Sauce (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Patties
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1 lb. ground beef
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½ tsp. onion powder
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½ tsp. garlic powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
→ Sandwich
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6 slices rye bread
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6 slices cheddar cheese
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6 slices provolone cheese
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6 tbsp. butter, softened and unsalted
→ Secret Sauce
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp. chopped bacon pieces
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3 tbsp. ketchup
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1 tsp. sugar
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1 tsp. relish
# Let's Cook!:
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Divide the ground beef into three equal portions and shape them into patties slightly larger than the rye bread slices.
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Season both sides of each patty with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each patty for 4-5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
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In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped bacon, ketchup, sugar, and relish. Mix until well blended.
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Spread softened butter on one side of each slice of rye bread.
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Place three slices of buttered bread, buttered side down, in the skillet. Layer two slices of provolone cheese, a cooked patty, two slices of cheddar cheese, and spread the secret sauce on the non-buttered side of the remaining bread slices. Place these on top, sauce-side down.
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Cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown and the provolone cheese is melted.
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Flip the sandwiches carefully and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the cheddar cheese has melted and the bread is crispy.
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Let the patty melts cool slightly before slicing in half. Serve with extra secret sauce on the side for dipping.
# Cook's Notes:
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For juiciest results, use ground beef with an 80/20 fat ratio.
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Swap rye bread for sourdough, brioche, or Texas toast if preferred.
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Customize the secret sauce with sriracha or mustard for extra flavor.