The Whataburger Patty Melt is a beloved classic known for its juicy beef patties, melted cheese, and flavorful sauce, all sandwiched between thick slices of Texas toast. This copycat recipe lets you recreate this fast-food favorite in your own kitchen, perfect for a hearty meal any day of the week.

Equipment:

Skillet or griddle
Mixing bowls
Spatula
Oven or toaster

Ingredients:

For the Patty Melt:

1 lb ground beef
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 slices Texas toast or thick-cut bread
4 slices American cheese
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter

For the Creamy Pepper Sauce:

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp ketchup
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions:

Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and set aside.
Cook the Onions:
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Patties:
- In a large bowl, season the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Divide the beef into four equal portions and shape each into a patty.
- In the same skillet over medium-high heat, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Assemble the Sandwiches:
- Toast the Texas toast or bread slices in a toaster or in the oven until they are golden brown.
- Spread a layer of the creamy pepper sauce on each slice of toast.
- Place a slice of American cheese and a slice of Monterey Jack cheese on four of the slices.
- Top with a beef patty and some of the caramelized onions.
- Place the remaining toast slices on top to complete the sandwiches.
Grill the Sandwiches:
- In the same skillet over medium heat, grill each sandwich for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted.

Tips:

For a spicier sauce, add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Serve the patty melts with your favorite sides, like French fries or a salad.

This Copycat Whataburger Patty Melt recipe brings the delicious flavors of the fast-food favorite into your home. With juicy beef patties, melted cheese, and a flavorful creamy pepper sauce, this hearty sandwich is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Copycat Whataburger Patty Melt

The Whataburger Patty Melt is a beloved classic known for its juicy beef patties, melted cheese, and flavorful sauce, all sandwiched between thick slices of Texas toast

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Equipment

Skillet or griddle
Mixing bowls
Spatula
Oven or toaster

Ingredients

For the Patty Melt:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
8 slices Texas toast or thick-cut bread
4 slices American cheese
4 slices Monterey Jack cheese
1 large onion thinly sliced
2 tbsp butter
For the Creamy Pepper Sauce:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp ketchup
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and set aside.
Cook the Onions:
In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Patties:
In a large bowl, season the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Divide the beef into four equal portions and shape each into a patty.
In the same skillet over medium-high heat, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked to your desired level of doneness. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Assemble the Sandwiches:
Toast the Texas toast or bread slices in a toaster or in the oven until they are golden brown.
Spread a layer of the creamy pepper sauce on each slice of toast.
Place a slice of American cheese and a slice of Monterey Jack cheese on four of the slices.
Top with a beef patty and some of the caramelized onions.
Place the remaining toast slices on top to complete the sandwiches.
Grill the Sandwiches:
In the same skillet over medium heat, grill each sandwich for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted.