Ultimate Patty Melts with Special Sauce
Description
These large patty melts are loaded with provolone and Cheddar cheeses and topped with a special sauce made with bacon bits--perfect for the occasional treat.
Ingredients
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6 slices rye bread
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6 tablespoons butter, softened
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1 pound ground beef
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3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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1/4 teaspoon onion powder
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3 tablespoons mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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1 tablespoon real bacon bits
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1 teaspoon sweet relish
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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6 slices Cheddar cheese
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6 slices provolone cheese
Directions
1
Cover 1 side of each bread slice thoroughly and generously with butter; set aside.
2
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.
3
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).
4
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.
5
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.
6
Cook until bread is lightly toasted and cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.