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

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