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Cheese Frenchee

The Cheese Frenchee is a favorite in Nebraska and we can see why. Who doesn't love a deep fried grilled cheese?
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time2 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheese frenchee
Yield: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 604kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cornflakes
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup flour
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • 4 slices white bread
  • mayo
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • vegetable oil
  • ketchup for serving

Instructions

  • Place cornflakes in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush into small pieces. Pour into a medium sized bowl and set aside.
  • Mix the egg, flour, milk, and salt. Set aside.
  • Spread a hefty smear of mayo on all 4 slices of bread. Top two slices with two slices of cheese each. Top with other slice of bread. Cut crusts off and cut into triangle halves.
  • Carefully dunk the sandwich half into the milk mixture, coating all sides. Then, transfer to the crushed cornflakes and press into all sides. Place on a plate and repeat with other sandwich halves. Put in the fridge to chill for at least 20 mintues while you heat up your oil.
  • Pour oil into a large skillet. There should be about 1 inch of oil. Heat until it reaches 350℉.
  • Carefully add sandwich and fry until golden, about 1 minute. Flip and fry for another minute. Remove from the oil and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Serve with ketchup.

Nutrition

Calories: 604kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 1871mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1316IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 601mg | Iron: 16mg