<p>Have you ever wanted to make the perfect patty melt? Well, if so, then let me tell you that the secret is all in the sauce! Making your own patty melt sauce from scratch with my own version is a breeze.</p>
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<p>Plus, this homemade patty melt sauce recipe takes less than fifteen minutes to prepare – no more store-bought sauces that taste like cardboard!</p>
<p>So try it out today and see for yourself why I love this homemade patty melt sauce recipe so much.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What type of mustard is used in the patty melt sauce?</h2>
<p>You actually don’t use any mustard at all. The tangy flavor comes from the relish!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Can the patty melt sauce be used on other sandwiches?</h2>
<p>Yes, it’s excellent on a Reuben, regular cheeseburger wraps, or even drizzled on a big fresh salad!</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Can the patty melt sauce be modified to make it spicier?</h2>
<p>To make it spicy, add a dash of sriracha, cayenne pepper, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.</p>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Homemade Patty Melt Sauce Recipe Variations</h2>
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<li>Add sautéed mushrooms for an extra umami flavor.</li>
<li>For a spicy twist, mix in some chipotle peppers or chili flakes.</li>
<li>Swap out the onions for sweet bell peppers or jalapeños.</li>
<li>If you want more of a smoky flavor, try adding smoked paprika.</li>
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<h2 id="h-ingredients" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></h2>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>For the patty melts:</strong></h3>
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<li>Ground beef</li>
<li>Rye bread</li>
<li>Onion powder</li>
<li>Garlic powder</li>
<li>Salt and pepper to taste</li>
<li>Cheddar cheese</li>
<li>Provolone cheese</li>
<li>Butter softened and unsalted</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>For the secret sauce:</strong></h3>
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<li>Mayonnaise</li>
<li>Chopped bacon pieces</li>
<li>Ketchup</li>
<li>Sugar</li>
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<li>Relish</li>
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<h2 id="h-how-to-make-patty-melts-with-secret-sauce" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>How to make Patty Melts with Secret Sauce:</strong></h2>
<p><em><strong>Step 1.</strong> </em>Form the meat into 3 flattened patties with roughly the same shape as your bread slices.</p>
<p><em><strong>Step 2. </strong></em>Season the meat on both sides with onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste.</p>
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<p><em><strong>Step 3.</strong> </em>Cook the patties over medium-high heat on the stove until cooked through. Remove from the pan.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Step 4.</em></strong> While the meat is cooking, mix together the ingredients for the sauce.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Step 5.</em></strong> Wipe the skillet used to cook the meat clean and reduce the heat to medium.</p>
<p><strong><em>Step 6.</em></strong> Butter one side of each piece of bread well.</p>
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<p><strong><em>Step 7.</em></strong> Place three pieces of bread buttered side down in the skillet.</p>
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<p><em><strong>Step 8.</strong> </em>Top each slice of bread with 2 slices of provolone cheese, and a meat patty.</p>
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<p>Then 2 slices of cheddar cheese.</p>
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