Patty Melt with Secret Sauce

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Shape the Patties
   Divide the ground beef into three equal portions. Form them into thin patties roughly the same size as your bread slices.

2. Season the Meat
   Sprinkle each patty with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.

3. Cook the Patties
   Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until browned and fully cooked through. Set aside.

4. Make the Secret Sauce
   In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, bacon, ketchup, sugar, and relish until smooth and creamy.

5. Assemble the Patty Melts
   Wipe the skillet clean and reduce the heat to medium. Butter one side of each bread slice.

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

   • Add a slice of provolone, a beef patty, and a slice of cheddar on each.

6. Add the Secret Sauce
   Spread the sauce on the unbuttered side of the remaining bread slices. Place them on top, sauce side down.

7. Grill and Serve
   Cook until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt. Flip carefully and toast the other side until crispy and golden.
   Serve hot — ideally with fries or a fresh salad!