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The Melty Burger Secret Sauce brings ultimate comfort! This sandwich treats your taste buds with its juicy patty, gooey cheese, sweet caramelized onions and kick of spicy secret sauce. Perfect when you're craving something filling for lunch or dinner.
Why You'll Fall For These Melty Burgers
These burgers pack a flavor punch thanks to sweet caramelized onions and that special sauce. They'll take you back to classic American diners without leaving home. You can switch up the cheese or bread to match what you love, and they come together fast - just what you need after a busy day.
What You'll Need For Melty Burgers
- Ground Beef: 450g split into 4 thin patties.
- Rye Bread: 8 slices buttered on one side.
- Swiss Cheese: 4 slices for that creamy texture.
- Cheddar: 4 slices for that sharp flavor.
- Onion: 1 large finely sliced and perfectly browned.
- Butter: For toasting the bread.
- Salt and Pepper: To flavor the patties.
- Secret Sauce Mix:
- 120g mayo
- 30g ketchup
- 15g chopped sweet pickles
- 5ml Worcestershire sauce
Making Your Melty Burgers
- Mix Up The Secret Sauce
- Combine mayo, ketchup, pickles and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Stir well and set aside.
- Brown Those Onions
- Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring until they turn golden brown.
- Shape Your Patties
- Split beef into 4 equal parts and flatten into thin patties. Add salt and pepper.
- Cook The Beef
- Using the same pan, cook patties for 3-4 minutes each side over medium-high heat. Set aside when done.
- Build Your Sandwiches
- Put bread slices down with buttered side facing down. Layer swiss cheese, patty, browned onions, cheddar, then top with another bread slice, butter side up.
- Toast Until Golden
- Cook each sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side until bread turns golden and cheese gets all melty.
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Tasty Twists And Serving Ideas
Switch ground beef for turkey or plant-based patties if you want something lighter. Try different cheeses like pepper jack or provolone for new flavors. Pair with fries, coleslaw or a fresh green salad to make it a complete meal. Don't skip the secret sauce though, it's what makes this dish so special!
Frequently Asked Questions
- → What meat works best for this?
- Go for ground beef with 15-20% fat to keep it juicy. A mix of beef and pork can give great results too.
- → How do you caramelize onions perfectly?
- Cook them on medium heat, stirring often. Take your time—it’ll take 15-20 minutes to get that rich color and sweetness.
- → Can you make the sauce ahead of time?
- The sauce will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Let it rest for a few hours so the flavors come together nicely.
- → What’s the best bread to use?
- Rye is the classic choice, but whole-grain or sourdough are great too. Just pick something sturdy enough to hold all the fillings.
- → How to keep the sandwich from being too greasy?
- Drain the meat well after cooking and go light on butter for the bread. You can also blot the caramelized onions with paper towels.