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 mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 225kcal
- 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
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.
- 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.
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