Cheese Frenchee Recipe

Name: Cheese Frenchee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Batter; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 cup milk; Sandwich; 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)

Servings: persons

Batter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup milk
Sandwich
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)

1
In a large shallow bowl, stir together the flour and salt.
2
Mix together the egg and milk in a glass measuring cup.
3
Gradually add the egg/milk mixture to the flour mixture, whisking until the batter is smooth; set aside.
4
Spread 4 slices of bread lightly with mayonnaise and mustard, if desired.
5
Top each piece of bread with a slice of American cheese and a slice of Swiss or Monterey Jack cheese.
6
Cover each with a second slice and bread and lightly press the sandwiches together.
7
In a deep 12-inch fry pan (dad uses a deep electric fry pan), heat oil or shortening of 1 inch deep to 350u00b0F.
8
Put the crushed cornflakes in a pie plate.
9
Dip a sandwich in the batter to lightly, but completely cover, the dip sandwich in the cornflake crumbs; repeat with another sandwich.
10
Carefully add both sandwiches to the hot oil; Fry until golden on one side; carefully turn and fry until golden on the other side.
11
Remove sandwiches to a paper towel lined plate; dip, coat, and fry the remaining two sandwiches.
12
Cut sandwiches into quarters and eat dipped in ketchup if desired.

418

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Batter, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Cheese Frenchee falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheese Frenchee

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