Jul 09 2026
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Patty Melt Recipe

Inspired by Hessen Haus
Time45m
Serves2

Our version of the classic! Served on Rye and we’re not skimpin’ on the cheese! Plenty of melted American and Swiss with caramelized onions and haus sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the Patty Melt

For the Caramelized Onions

For the Haus Sauce

Method

Preparation of Caramelized Onions

  1. 1

    Caramelize the Onions

    Slice the onions into thin rings. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sprinkle with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Preparation of Haus Sauce

  1. 2

    Mix the Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated. Set aside.

Cooking the Patty Melt

  1. 3

    Form and Cook the Patties

    In a bowl, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into two equal-sized patties. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.

  2. 4

    Assemble the Patty Melt

    Once the patties are cooked, place one patty on a slice of rye bread. Top with caramelized onions, a slice of American cheese, and a slice of Swiss cheese. Spread a generous amount of haus sauce on another slice of rye bread and place it on top to form a sandwich.

  3. 5

    Grill the Sandwich

    In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet and grill until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side. Repeat with the second sandwich.

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