Patty Melt (Whataburger Copycat)

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4.9

21 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    1136 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Patty Melt (Whataburger Copycat)

You can make Whataburger Patty Melt at home with this easy copycat recipe.

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Ingredients

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Creamy Pepper Sauce

  • 1 cup Kraft mayonnaise You can use Duke's or Hellman's
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard powder
  • 1 1/3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon Accent MSG optional

Toast Ingredients

  • 8 slices Texas toast
  • 1 tablespoon butter softened

Burger Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef chuck
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • ½ cup chopped white onions
  • 4 slices Monterey jack cheese
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Instructions

Creamy Pepper Sauce Preparation

  1. Combine all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Mash the chipotle peppers as you stir the sauce until you have a uniform mixture.
  3. Place the sauce in an airtight container and let set for at least 1 hour before using for best flavor.

Toast Preparation

  1. Heat a griddle or a large cast iron skillet to medium heat.
  2. Spread butter on both sides of all four slices of toast.
  3. Place buttered bread slices in the skillet and cook on both sides until toasted and browned.

Burger Preparation

  1. Place the ground beef into a bowl. Add salt and mix well.
  2. Form the beef into 4 thin round patties.
  3. Add 2 teaspoons of butter to the skillet.
  4. Add onions and a pinch of salt to the skillet.
  5. Cook the onions until they have browned. Remove the onions from the skillet.
  6. Place all four burger patties in the skillet.
  7. Cook the patties for 3 or 4 minutes and flip the burgers.
  8. Add the slices of cheese on top of the meat. Cook for another 3 or 4 minutes or until cooked through.

Build the Patty Melts

  1. Spread about 1 tablespoon of sauce on a slice of the toasted bread.
  2. Scatter onions on top of the sauce.
  3. Add a burger patty and then place another toasted bread slice on top.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1136kcal (57%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 93g (143%) Saturated Fat 28g (140%) Polyunsaturated Fat 26g Monounsaturated Fat 23g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 2004mg (84%) Potassium 469mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 501IU (10%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 266mg (27%) Iron 15mg (83%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1136 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1136kcal 57%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 93g 143%
Saturated Fat 28g 140%
Polyunsaturated Fat 26g 153%
Monounsaturated Fat 23g 115%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 2004mg 84%
Potassium 469mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 501IU 10%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 266mg 27%
Iron 15mg 83%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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