Big Mac Patty Melt
This Big Mac Patty Melt has all the hallmarks of its fast food namesake and then some. This sandwich features crisp rye bread, a juicy burger, melty cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, and of course, special sauce.
Equipment
- 1 large cast iron griddle or frying pan
Ingredients
- 454g (1lb) regular ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion sliced into half moons
- 8 slices rye bread
- 1 batch special sauce see below
- 2 dill pickles sliced
- 8 slices cheddar cheese
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ head iceberg lettuce shredded
Special Sauce
- ½ cup mayo
- 1 dill pickle minced
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
For the Sauce
- Place all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Chill until ready to serve.½ cup mayo, 1 dill pickle, 1 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
For the Patty Melt
- Divide the ground beef into four evenly-sized meatballs. Place a small square of parchment paper on a small plate and place one of the meatballs on top. Using a plate of a similar size, press the plate on top of the meatball to form a thin patty. Transfer the patty to a plate and repeat with the remaining meatballs.454g (1lb) regular ground beef
- Once all the patties are formed, make a deep indent in the center of each with your thumb. Sprinkle the patties with salt and set them aside.
- Pour the olive oil into a large cast iron skillet or griddle. Once the oil is shimmering, place the patties in the skillet, seasoned side down. Peel off the parchment paper and season the naked side with salt. Sear until slightly charred on both sides. This should only take a minute or two on each side.1 tbsp olive oil
- Transfer the burgers to a plate and set them aside. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat that accumulated in the skillet or griddle. Add the yellow onion followed by a generous pinch of salt. Cook the onions over medium-low heat until golden and quite soft. About 10 minutes.1 yellow onion
- Remove the onions from the skillet and set them aside. Place the rye bread slices in the skillet ** Toast until lightly golden on one side. Flip the bread and reduce the heat to low.8 slices rye bread
- Spread a little of the special sauce on half of the rye slices. Top the sauce with pickle slices and a slice of cheese. Place the burgers on top of the cheese and top the burger with the caramelized onions, red onions, lettuce, and another slice of cheese.1 batch special sauce, 2 dill pickles, 8 slices cheddar cheese, ½ red onion, ¼ head iceberg lettuce
- When the bottom slice of cheese melts, place the naked pieces of rye on top and flip the sandwiches. Cook until the second piece of cheese melts as well. Transfer the melts to a plate and serve immediately.
Notes
** You'll likely only be able to accommodate four slices at a time, so work in batches. Keep the finished melts warm in a low oven while you work.