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Cheese Frenchee served and cut in half showing the melted cheese insides.
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The Best Cheese Frenchee Recipe

The Cheese Frenchee is a midwestern hidden gem that's crispy, crunchy, and gushing with melted American Cheese. Think…Fried Grilled Cheese.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Jeremy Klae

Ingredients

  • 6 American Cheese-slices
  • 6 Texas Toast White Bread-slices
  • Mayonnaise
  • 1 Egg-beaten
  • ½ Cup Milk
  • ¾ Cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • Corn Flakes-crushed
  • Oil for Deep-Frying

Instructions

  • Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.
  • Place two to three slices of American Cheese on half of them topping with the other half to make sandwiches.
  • Next, cut the crust off the sandwiches and slice them diagonally making two triangles.
  • Crush the cornflakes by squeezing them in your hands. Do not make them too fine. This will create a crispier sandwich with more outer texture.
  • Preheat the frying oil to 375°f in an Electric Deep Fryer or Cast Iron Dutch Oven.
  • While the oil is heating, stir the egg, milk, flour, and salt together in a separate bowl.
  • Once the oil is heated, coat a triangle in batter then crushed cornflakes, and carefully drop it into the fryer. Deep-fry the sandwiches until golden brown on both sides and remove them to a cooling rack over a baking sheet.
  • Serve hot with a side of Fries and Ketchup or a bowl of freshly made Tomato Basil Soup.

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Notes

  • Be sure to cut the crust off the bread; this allows the batter to stick to all sides.
  • I like using American Cheese slices to keep things classic and traditional. However, don't be afraid to experiment with other cheeses for a fancier sandwich.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 876mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Calcium: 304mg | Iron: 2mg