Ingredients:
For the Patty Melts:
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1 lb. ground beef
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6 slices rye bread
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½ tsp. onion powder
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½ tsp. garlic powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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6 slices cheddar cheese
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6 slices provolone cheese
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6 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
For the Secret Sauce:
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp. chopped bacon pieces
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3 tbsp. ketchup
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1 tsp. sugar
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1 tsp. relish
Instructions:
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Form the Patties: Shape the ground beef into 3 evenly-sized patties, roughly matching the size of your bread slices.
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Season the Meat: Sprinkle both sides of the patties with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
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Cook the Patties: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties until fully cooked through. Once done, remove the patties from the pan and set aside.
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Prepare the Secret Sauce: In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped bacon, ketchup, sugar, and relish. Stir until well combined.
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Butter the Bread: Wipe the skillet clean, then reduce the heat to medium. Butter one side of each slice of bread generously.
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Assemble the Patty Melts: Place 3 slices of bread, buttered side down, into the skillet. Top each with 2 slices of provolone cheese, a beef patty, and 2 slices of cheddar cheese.
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Add the Sauce: Spread a little of the secret sauce on the non-buttered side of the remaining slices of bread. Place them, sauce side down, on top of the melts.
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Toast the Sandwiches: Once the provolone cheese has melted and the bread is golden brown, carefully flip the patty melts over to toast the other side.
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Serve: Toast the second side until golden brown and serve immediately.