Ultimate Patty Melt – 35-Minute Recipe
A hearty sandwich that layers a juicy beef patty with crispy bacon, melted cheddar and Red Leicester cheeses, and a tangy homemade piquante mayo. The low‑heat toast gives the bread a golden crust while keeping the interior gooey and flavorful.
Recipe by B U R G E R F E C T I O N· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- thick cut white bread
- Red Leicester cheese
- mature cheddar cheese
- white onion
- pickles
- ketchup
- mustard
- bacon
- patty
Piquante Mayo
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 3/10 cup oil
- sweet cherry peppers
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp MSG
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- 1Prepare the piquante mayo as described in the component section and chill it in the refrigerator.
- 2Slice the thick‑cut white bread and set aside; keep the toasted side ready for later.
- 3Heat a non‑stick skillet over low heat and lightly toast the bread slices, butter‑side down, until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.
- 4In the same skillet, cook the bacon over medium‑low heat until crisp; transfer to a paper‑towel‑lined plate.
- 5Season the beef patty with a pinch of salt and pepper, then place it in the hot skillet. Sear one side for about 2 minutes, flip, and press down with a spatula to smash it, cooking until your desired doneness (about 3 minutes more).
- 6While the patty finishes cooking, spread a thin layer of the chilled piquante mayo on the inner faces of each bread slice.
- 7On the bottom toasted slice (mayo side up), spread a thin line of ketchup and mustard, then sprinkle the finely diced white onion.
- 8Layer the crisp bacon, followed by slices of mature cheddar and Red Leicester cheese, then place the cooked patty on top.
- 9Add another layer of cheddar and Red Leicester, a second strip of bacon, and a few pickles.
- 10Top with the second bread slice, mayo side down, so the mayo contacts the fillings.
- 11Return the assembled sandwich to the skillet, place a flat board or a heavy pan on top to press gently, and cook over very low heat for 3–4 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt without burning the bread.
- 12Just before the bread is fully toasted, splash a tablespoon of water into the pan, cover quickly, and steam for 30 seconds to ensure the cheese is completely melted.
- 13Remove the press, transfer the sandwich to a cutting board, slice in half, and serve immediately.
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Prep mayo early
Make the piquante mayo first and chill it before assembling the sandwich.
Toast bread low and keep butter side down
Toast the bread slices on low heat butter‑side down until golden, then set aside for later assembly.
Press and steam at the end
After assembling, press the sandwich with a heavy pan over very low heat for 3–4 minutes, then splash water and cover for 30 seconds to steam the cheese.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Ultimate Patty Melt?
- About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Ultimate Patty Melt recipe make?
- This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Ultimate Patty Melt recipe come from?
- It was shared by B U R G E R F E C T I O N on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.