This recipe elevates the classic patty melt with a flavorful secret sauce featuring bacon and relish. The combination of juicy seasoned beef, melty cheeses, and tangy sauce on toasted rye bread makes for a truly satisfying sandwich.
Instructions:
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- Form the patties: Divide the ground beef into 3 equal portions. Gently form each portion into a flattened patty, roughly the same shape and size as your rye bread slices.
- Season the patties: Season both sides of each patty generously with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Cook the patties: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties until they are cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Remove the cooked patties from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the secret sauce: While the meat is cooking, in a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, chopped bacon pieces, ketchup, sugar, and relish until all the ingredients are well incorporated. Set the sauce aside.
- Wipe and heat skillet: Wipe the skillet used to cook the meat clean with a paper towel. Reduce the heat to medium.
- Butter the bread: Butter one side of
