Patty Melts with Secret Sauce

Here’s a detailed recipe for Patty Melts with Secret Sauce:

### Ingredients:
– 1 lb. ground beef
– 6 slices rye bread
– 1/2 tsp. onion powder
– 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 6 slices cheddar cheese
– 6 slices provolone cheese
– 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened

### For Secret Sauce:
– 1/4 cup mayonnaise
– 2 tbsp. chopped bacon pieces
– 3 tbsp. ketchup
– 1 tsp. sugar
– 1 tsp. relish

### Instructions:

#### 1. Shape Patties:
1. Divide the ground beef into 3 equal portions and shape them into patties, matching the shape of the bread slices.
2. Season both sides of the patties with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

#### 2. Cook Patties:
1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Cook the beef patties in the skillet until they are cooked through. Once done, remove them from the pan and set aside.

#### 3. Prepare Secret Sauce:
1. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped bacon pieces, ketchup, sugar, and relish. Mix well to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.

#### 4. Assemble Patty Melts:
1. Butter one side of each slice of rye bread with the softened butter.
2. In the same skillet used to cook the patties, place three slices of bread, buttered side down.
3. Top each slice of bread with a slice of provolone cheese, followed by a cooked beef patty, and a slice of cheddar cheese.
4. Spread the prepared secret sauce on the inside of the remaining three slices of bread, then place them on top of the cheese, sauce side down.

#### 5. Cook Patty Melts:
1. Grill the assembled sandwiches in the skillet over medium heat until the bottom bread is toasted, and the cheese is melted.
2. Carefully flip the sandwiches and continue to cook until the other side is toasted and golden brown.

#### 6. Serve:
1. Once both sides of the sandwiches are toasted and the cheese is melted, remove them from the skillet.
2. Serve the patty melts hot, with extra secret sauce on the side for dipping or spreading.

Enjoy these delicious Patty Melts with Secret Sauce for a flavorful twist on a classic favorite, perfect for any meal where you want to impress with both taste and originality.