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CHEESE FRENCHEE



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I'm originally from Nebraska, and when I was a kid, there was a chain of restaurants called, "Kings Food Host". They made a sandwich that was incredible, called a "Cheese Frenchee". The actual recipe is a secret (in fact, even people that worked there say they didn't know ALL the ingredients). I searched, and experimented, and...

Provided by Sue Lally

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slice white bread
6 slice american cheese
miracle whip or mayo
1 egg
1/2 c milk
3/4 c flour
1 tsp salt
kellogg's corn flake crumbs or very finely ground cracker crumbs
oil for frying

Steps:

  • 1. Make 3 sandwiches using 2 slices of bread spread with Miracle Whip or mayo (Kings used Miracle Whip), and 2 slices of American cheese for each sandwich. Cut the crusts off, and then slice each sandwich diagonally, to make 4 triangles.
  • 2. In a small bowl, combine the egg, milk, flour & salt and whisk to make a batter.
  • 3. Dip each triangle in the batter, covering completely. Let the excess drip off, and then coat with crumbs.
  • 4. Fry the triangles in 375 degree oil until golden brown.
  • 5. *Note: If you are just making one sandwich for yourself, you can use the leftover batter & crumbs to make onion rings. They are wonderful!!

CHEESE FRENCHEE



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Petite deep fried cheese sandwiches that were served in the King's Food Host restaurants in Omaha and Lincoln Nebraska. I got this recipe from a friend of mine who worked at King's in the 1960's.

Provided by r_mess

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices American cheese
6 slices white bread
mayonnaise
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
corn flake crumbs, crushed fine
oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

  • Prepare 3 sandwiches, using mayonnaise and 2 slices of cheese for each. Cut the crusts off the sandwiches. Cut each sandwich diagonally both ways, making 4 triangles.
  • Combine egg, milk, flour and salt.
  • Dip each triangle into egg mixture and then coat with the corn flake crumbs.
  • Deep fry at 375°F until golden brown.

CHEESE FRENCHEE



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The Frenchee (sandwich) hails from the great state of Nebraska. First created by King's Food Host Restaurant which is no longer in business. Here is an artery-cloggin' version that my dad loves and makes when my mom isn't looking.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
8 slices white bread
mayonnaise
mustard (optional)
4 slices American cheese (thin slices)
4 slices swiss cheese (thin slices) or 4 slices monterey jack cheese (thin slices)
oil (for deep frying) or vegetable shortening (for deep frying)
1 (7 ounce) box corn flakes, finely crushed
ketchup (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large shallow bowl, stir together the flour and salt.
  • Mix together the egg and milk in a glass measuring cup.
  • Gradually add the egg/milk mixture to the flour mixture, whisking until the batter is smooth; set aside.
  • Spread 4 slices of bread lightly with mayonnaise and mustard, if desired.
  • Top each piece of bread with a slice of American cheese and a slice of Swiss or Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Cover each with a second slice and bread and lightly press the sandwiches together.
  • In a deep 12-inch fry pan (dad uses a deep electric fry pan), heat oil or shortening of 1 inch deep to 350°F.
  • Put the crushed cornflakes in a pie plate.
  • Dip a sandwich in the batter to lightly, but completely cover, the dip sandwich in the cornflake crumbs; repeat with another sandwich.
  • Carefully add both sandwiches to the hot oil; Fry until golden on one side; carefully turn and fry until golden on the other side.
  • Remove sandwiches to a paper towel lined plate; dip, coat, and fry the remaining two sandwiches.
  • Cut sandwiches into quarters and eat dipped in ketchup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.1, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 89.9, Sodium 1437.4, Carbohydrate 92.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.9, Protein 23.4

CHEESE FRENCHEE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Lunch

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices american cheese
6 slices white bread
1 units mayonnaise
1 units eggs
0.5 cups milk
0.75 cups flour
1 teaspoons salt
1 units cornflake crumbs
1 units oil

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare 3 sandwiches using mayonnaise and 2 slices of cheese for each. Cut the crusts off the sandwiches. Cut each sandwich diagonally both ways to make 4 triangles.
  • 2. Combine egg, milk, flour and salt.
  • 3. Dip each triangle into egg mixture and then coat with the cornflake crumbs.
  • 4. Deep fry at 375 degrees until brown.
  • 5. Place sandwiches on paper towel lined plate to allow extra oil to drain off, otherwise sandwiches will be soggy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

CHEESE FRENCHEE RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by á-47199

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices sandwich bread
6 slices American Cheese
Mayonnaise-type salad dressing
]1 egg, well beaten
1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
Finely crushed corn flakes (ready to eat cereal)
Oil or fat for deep frying

Steps:

  • Prepare three sandwiches, using salad dressing as desired. Cut off crusts and diagonally slice sandwiches into quarters. Beat together egg, milk, flour and salt. Dip sandwich triangles in egg batter and roll in finely crushed corn flakes. Freeze, if desired, until needed Deep fry at 375 degrees until golden

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