Here’s a complete high-protein version of Patty Melts with a delicious secret sauce:

🥩🧀 High-Protein Patty Melts with Secret Sauce

Savory • Cheesy • Protein-Packed • Ultimate Comfort Food

These patty melts are upgraded with lean protein, whole-grain or high-protein bread, and a creamy, flavorful secret sauce. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.

⏱ Time & Yield

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 12–15 minutes
Serves: 2 large sandwiches

🛒 Ingredients

Patties

• 8 oz (225 g) lean ground beef (90% lean) or ground turkey
• ¼ tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp onion powder
• Salt & black pepper to taste

Secret Sauce

• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp light mayo
• 1 tsp mustard
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• Pinch salt & pepper

Sandwich

• 4 slices high-protein bread or whole-grain bread
• 4 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese
• ½ cup caramelized onions (optional, sauté in 1 tsp olive oil)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make secret sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, mayo, mustard, paprika, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.

2️⃣ Form patties: Shape ground meat into 2 thin patties (slightly larger than bread slices). Season with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder.

3️⃣ Cook patties: In a skillet over medium heat, cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until done. Remove and keep warm.

4️⃣ Toast bread: In the same skillet, lightly toast bread slices.

5️⃣ Assemble sandwiches:

• Spread secret sauce on each slice
• Place patty on bread
• Add cheese and caramelized onions
• Top with second slice of bread

6️⃣ Grill sandwiches: Return to skillet. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until cheese melts and bread is golden.

7️⃣ Serve hot with extra secret sauce on the side.

🥗 Nutrition (per sandwich – approx)

• Calories: ~360
• Protein: ~28–30 g
• Carbs: ~22 g (less with low-carb bread)
• Fat: ~15 g

✔ High-protein
✔ Balanced macros
✔ Flavorful secret sauce
✔ Meal-prep friendly (assemble later, toast before serving)
✔ Comfort food without the guilt

💡 Tips & Variations

• Low-carb option: use high-protein or keto bread
• Extra protein: add 1 egg fried on top of patty
• Cheese variety: provolone, mozzarella, or pepper jack
• Air fryer option: assemble sandwich, air fry 3–4 min at 350°F for crispiness
• Make-ahead: prep patties and sauce; assemble & toast when ready