The Best Patty Melt Recipe

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a patty melt that is broken in half and stacked on each other so you can see the inside of the patty melt with melty cheese and juicy patties

Learn how to make the best patty melt recipe! Our mouthwatering sandwich features thin beef patties grilled to perfection for that nostalgic diner-style flavor. Crispy bread and melty cheese make every bite irresistible, while the caramelized onions add the perfect sweet and savory touch with a tangy homemade dressing!

I had my first patty melt during a road trip from Texas to Chicago years ago, and I still remember it perfectly. We pulled into a tiny greasy diner somewhere along the drive, ordered patty melts, and from the first bite I was hooked. Crispy buttery bread, juicy beef, melty cheese, caramelized onions, and sauce dripping down my hands… honestly, it changed me a little.

Ever since then, I’ve been obsessed with recreating that perfect diner-style patty melt at home. Sometimes I go classic with Swiss cheese on rye, other times I swap in cheddar, sourdough, or a quick burger sauce depending on my mood.

That grease and sauce dripping down my fingers is what officially made me fall I love with sauces and spreads and I’m still a believer all these years later. The beauty of a patty melt is that it’s simple, comforting, and almost impossible to mess up.

What Is a Patty Melt?

A patty melt is a sandwich that’s part hamburger and part grilled cheese. It’s made with seasoned beef patties, caramelized onions, melted cheese, and toasted bread instead of a traditional hamburger bun.

Patty melts are usually cooked on rye bread, but sourdough, Texas toast, or white bread also work great.

Why You’ll Love This Patty Melt

  • Ready in about 30 minutes
  • Crispy buttery toasted bread
  • Juicy beef patties
  • Melty cheese and caramelized onions
  • Easy weeknight comfort food
  • Better than diner-style patty melts

Patty Melt vs Hamburger

A hamburger is served on a bun and usually topped with traditional burger toppings like lettuce and tomato. A patty melt is served on toasted bread with melted cheese and caramelized onions, giving it more of a grilled cheese vibe.

Patty Melt vs Smash Burger

A smash burger is cooked by smashing the beef thin on a hot griddle to create crispy edges. A patty melt uses a slightly thicker burger patty and is assembled like a sandwich with cheese and toasted bread.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Patty Melt

  • Ground Beef: We like 85/15 ground beef for juicy flavorful patties.
  • Onions: Slowly caramelized onions add sweetness and classic diner flavor.
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The Best Burger Sauce Recipe

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a melty cheese burger with lettuce and tomatoes with burger sauce dripping down the sides

This burger sauce recipe is creamy, tangy, a little smoky, and absolutely the secret to better burgers. Think Big Mac sauce meets your favorite burger joint special sauce but homemade, fresher, and even better.

It takes just a few minutes to whisk together and instantly upgrades burgers, fries, sandwiches, and even wraps. Once you make it, you’ll never go back to plain ketchup and mustard again.

What is Burger Sauce?

Burger sauce is a creamy, flavorful condiment made with mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle relish, and seasonings. It’s similar to Big Mac sauce, In-N-Out spread, or a classic fry sauce, but with more depth and flavor.

It adds the perfect tangy, savory finish to burgers and works just as well for fries, sandwiches, and dipping.

Why You’ll Love This Burger Sauce

  • Ready in 5 minutes
  • Made with pantry staples
  • Perfect for burgers, fries, and sandwiches
  • Better than restaurant special sauce
  • Easy to customize for more spice or tang

Burger Sauce Ingredients

So you’re probably wondering what goes into the best burger sauce. Well, let me tell you…

  • Mayonnaise: Creates the creamy base and gives the sauce its rich texture.
  • BBQ Sauce: Adds smoky sweetness and extra depth of flavor.
  • Ketchup: Adds sweetness, tanginess, and that classic burger sauce flavor.
  • Mustard or Dijon Mustard: Adds tang and a little sharpness to balance the richness.
  • Sweet Pickle Relish: Adds sweetness, acidity, and that signature burger sauce taste.
  • Worcestershire Sauce: Adds savory umami flavor and a little extra depth.
  • Onion Powder: Adds mild onion flavor without changing the texture.
  • Garlic Powder: Adds bold, savory flavor that rounds everything out.
  • Salt and Pepper: Enhance all the flavors and bring the sauce together.

How to Make Burger Sauce

To make the sauce, whisk all the ingredients together and set aside until the hamburgers are ready to assemble.

How to Assemble the Perfect Burger

Forget the ketchup and mayo and go for a really good burger sauce. I am a huge fan of sauces and condiments but in the case of the burger, keep it simple, burger, sauce, cheese, lettuce and tomato. Besides the burger sauce, these are the other items you will want to make a drool-worthy burger…

  • Brioche Buns: Always toast your buns. Always. Whe
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Best Hamburger Recipe (Our #1 Secret)

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a perfectly grilled burger with two patties, melted cheese pickles and a toasted bun

If you’ve been searching for the best hamburger recipe, this is it. Juicy, flavorful beef, melty cheese, buttery toasted buns, and the perfect pickle finish. This is the kind of classic grilled hamburger that makes summer feel official.

We’ve tested burgers every which way, and this version wins every single time. The secret comes down to the right beef blend, simple seasoning, and not overthinking it. Backyard BBQs, easy weeknight dinners, cookouts with friends…this is the burger recipe you’ve been looking for!

This all started when I partnered with Vlasic, and honestly, it was the perfect excuse to perfect our ultimate backyard burger. We had just watched a Netflix show about the best sandwiches in America, the weather in Utah had finally warmed up, and suddenly all we could think about was burgers on the grill.

At our house, grilling is a really big deal. Summer means slower evenings, fresh produce, backyard dinners, and making time to actually enjoy life together. Early on in our marriage, Cade and I decided we wanted to really live summer—invite people over, make memories, stay outside too late, and never get too busy for a good BBQ.

And honestly, Vlasic fits right into that for me. Their pickles remind me so much of growing up—shelling peas, picking berries, helping my mom can pickles and jam until our hands (and probably our mouths) were stained red and purple. Summer food memories just hit different.

After a little testing in the kitchen, we landed on what we truly believe is the best grilled hamburger recipe ever. This is the burger we make on repeat all summer long.

What Makes This the Best Hamburger Recipe?

It starts with the right beef blend. We use 60% chuck and 40% brisket for the perfect balance of fat, flavor, and tenderness. Add simple seasoning, buttery toasted buns, melty American cheese, and crisp pickles, and you have a burger that tastes better than most restaurants.

This isn’t a complicated gourmet burger—it’s the best classic hamburger recipe done right.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Super juicy and flavorful
  • Perfect for grilling season
  • Uses simple, classic ingredients
  • Better than restaurant burgers
  • Easy enough for weeknight dinners
  • Great for cookouts, BBQs, and summer parties

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Beef Blend: 60% Chuck 40% Brisket, ground by your butcher
  • Salt: simple seasoning that brings out the natural beef flavor
  • Butter: adds richness and helps create an extra juicy burger
  • American Cheese: melts perfectly for that classic diner-style burger
  • Challah Buns: soft, buttery buns that hold everything together beautifully
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Chicken Caprese Sandwich

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a photo of a chicken caprese sandwich on a ciabatta bun with tomato, fresh mozzarella, pesto and balsamic glaze.

This Chicken Caprese Sandwich has chicken breasts, with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, all tucked into a warm ciabatta roll slathered with pesto. It’s fresh and full of flavor and checks every box. It all comes together in one bite, exactly the way a caprese sandwich should.

This recipe is one we’ve been making and tweaking for years, ever since friends first introduced it to us. I love a good caprese, but let’s be honest, not all caprese sandwiches are created equal. Some are good and simple, and others are the kind that make you forget all conversation at the table. This chicken caprese sandwich is firmly in that second category.

Many of you have loved our balsamic glazed caprese sandwich, but this version actually came first. It’s easy to adapt, whether you make it with chicken, vegetarian, or gluten-free, and it’s been a go-to ever since. However you make it, this is one sandwich worth keeping in your rotation.

Ingredients For Chicken Caprese Sandwiches

This Caprese Chicken Sandwich is the perfect solution for turning leftover chicken breasts into something fresh, flavorful, and exciting. Transform your leftovers into a meal that is anything but ordinary.

  • Skinless Chicken Breasts: juicy, grilled base for the sandwich
  • Olive Oil: used to cook the chicken and add richness
  • Garlic: lightly infuses the oil for extra flavor
  • Pesto: Made from fresh basil leaves, herbs, kosher salt, black pepper, pine nuts, and parmesan. Adds classic basil flavor and moisture
  • Fresh Mozzarella: Slices of Fresh Mozzarella Cheese melt over the chicken for a creamy caprese layer. It really has to be fresh mozz…it’s just soooooo much better for this type of sandwich!
  • Roma Tomatoes: fresh tomato slices that balance the richness
  • Balsamic Vinegar Glaze: A sweet, tangy drizzle of balsamic glaze is the perfect finish to the sandwich
  • Ciabatta Rolls or Kaiser Rolls: sturdy, toasted rolls perfect for caprese sandwiches

All the measurements and details can be found in the recipe card below.

My Secrets to the BEST Chicken Caprese Sandwich!

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Croissant Ham and Cheese Sandwich with Garlic Spread

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a ham and cheese sandwich on a flaky croissant that has been sliced in half so you can see the inside of each half

This easy ham and cheese sandwich is everything a classic sandwich should be! It’s simple, comforting, and incredibly satisfying with one small upgrade that makes a big difference. Flaky croissants replace regular bread, and a garlic herb spread adds rich, savory flavor in every bite.

Filled with smoked ham and smoked Gouda, this sandwich is perfect for a quick lunch, easy dinner, or for a bunch of teenagers piled in your kitchen!

a ham and cheese sandwich on a flaky croissant that has been sliced in half so you can see the inside of each half

This isn’t your average ham and cheese sandwich. Croissants and garlic spread make it bakery-level good with minimal effort. It’s my favorite way to use up leftover veggie dip. We pretty much lived on these sandwiches the several days after Christmas this year, and we loved every second of it!

Ingredients You’ll Need….

Only 4 ingredients needed! Grab some croissants from Costco and then hit the deli for some ham and gouda!

  • Croissants: Buttery and flaky, they instantly elevate this sandwich.
  • Garlic Herb Spread: Adds bold, savory flavor without extra effort.
  • Smoked Ham: Brings depth and saltiness that pairs well with cheese.
  • Smoked Gouda: Melts beautifully and adds subtle smokiness.

How to Make a Ham and Cheese Croissant

You probably don’t need instructions for this sandwich, but I’m going to give them to you anyway! I’m also going to assume you have already made the garlic herb veggie dip which is the key to elevating this sandwich.

  1. Slice and Spread: Cut the croissants in half and spread the garlic dip all over both sides of the bread.
  2. Add: Layer in the ham and cheese slices and add the top of the bread.
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