Ingredients – For the Patty Melts: 1 pound ground beef, 6 slices rye bread,

½ teaspoon onion powder ,½ teaspoon garlic powder, Salt to taste, Black pepper,

to taste, 6 slices cheddar cheese, 6 slices provolone cheese , 6 tablespoons unsalted butter,

softened. For the Secret Sauce: ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons chopped bacon pieces,

3 tablespoons ketchup, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon relish. Instructions: Form Patties:

Divide ground beef into 3 equal portions and shape into patties roughly the size of your

rye bread slices. Season: Sprinkle both sides with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Cook Patties: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook patties until fully done. Set aside.

Make Sauce: In a small bowl, mix mayo, chopped bacon, ketchup, sugar, and relish. Set aside.

Prep Skillet: Wipe skillet clean and reduce heat to medium. Butter Bread: Spread butter on

one side of each bread slice. Assemble: Place 3 slices (butter side down) in the skillet.

Layer each with 2 slices provolone, a patty, then 2 slices cheddar. Top It Off:

Spread sauce on the unbuttered side of remaining bread slices. Place on top, sauce side down.

Cook & Flip: Toast until bottoms are golden and provolone starts to melt. Flip carefully.

Finish: Cook until the other side is toasted and cheddar is melty. Serve: Remove from skillet and serve hot