Patty Melts with Secret Sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare the patties:

   • Shape the ground beef into 3 thin patties, roughly matching the size of your bread slices.

   • Season both sides with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

   • Cook over medium-high heat in a skillet until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

2. Make the secret sauce:

   • In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, bacon pieces, ketchup, sugar, and relish until smooth. Set aside.

3. Assemble the melts:

   • Wipe the skillet clean and reduce heat to medium.

   • Butter one side of each bread slice.

   • Place 3 slices in the skillet, buttered side down.

   • Layer each with:

     • 2 slices provolone

     • 1 cooked patty

     • 2 slices cheddar

   • Spread a thin layer of the secret sauce on the unbuttered side of the remaining bread slices, then place them sauce side down on top of the melts.

4. Cook & serve:

   • Once the provolone has melted and the bottom bread is golden brown (about 3–4 minutes), carefully flip each melt.

   • Toast the other side until crispy and the cheese is fully melted.

   • Slice in half and serve hot.

Enjoy your delicious, gooey Patty Melts!