cheese frenchies..... famous 1960 recipe

Name: CHEESE FRENCHIES..... Famous 1960 Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: - mayonnaise; 6 slice(s) white bread ..or try whole wheat bread; 6 slice(s) american cheese...only!; - crushed corn flakes...or soda crackers; - oil for cooking; - ** batter recipe below:; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup(s) milk; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 3/4 cup(s) flour; - catsup for dipping

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Nancy J. Patrykus

Spokane, WA

Updated on Mar 4, 2013

50 years ago these were very popular,at a few restaurants mainly in the midwesten states. Does any one remember The Kings Restaurants? I enjoyed them years ago, in Nebraska, driving on the way to Cheyenne,Wy. These are to die for! This great recipe comes to you straight(from the horses mouth) via an ex-cook that worked at Kings. They were really made from scratch at KINGS. I hope you will try and enjoy this blast from the past..them golden, crispy, hot gooey sandwiches. I wonder if I can have them on my Heart Healthy Diet????? LOL! Nancy...3/4/13

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prep time 10 Min

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Ingredients

- mayonnaise
6 slices white bread ..or try whole wheat bread
6 slices american cheese...only!
- crushed corn flakes...or soda crackers
- oil for cooking
- ** batter recipe below:
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup flour
- catsup for dipping

How To Make cheese frenchies..... famous 1960 recipe

Step 1

For frenchies...Cut crusts off bread and spread mayonnaise to taste on one side of each bread slice. Place one slice of cheese between two slices of bread. ****NOTE: USE ONLY AMERICAN CHEESE. Cut each sandwich diagonally to make 4 triangles. Best Secret Tip. If you freeze them overnight,the bread asorbs some of the mayonnaise..it helps to firm them up. Try it with and without freezing.. see what you think.

Step 2

For batter,combine beaten egg, milk,salt and flour. Dip each triangle in batter, then dip in crushed cornflakes as needed.
Step 3

Heat oil to 375 degrees, in your fryer. Fry Frenchies untill browned, but not burned. Serve with catsup and a dill pickle on the side. Chow down...and enjoy this special treat from the past!
Step 4

Variation: For Tuna Frenchies, substitute cheese with canned,drained tuna mixed with a wee bit of mayonnaise and salt. The mayonnaise will hold the tuna together. Follow the above recipe. I have made these with canned salmon.. and served hot at a graduation part They looked so pretty on a tray, decorated with parsley sprigs and radish roses.
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