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sweepstakes sandwiches

Recipe by
Sandy Alley
Appleton, WA

This is an old School Lunch recipe that was served in schools in Burien, WA in the 1960s-70s. I believe the schools used the "commodity cheese", similar to Velveeta. Choose the type, or combination, of cheese you prefer.

yield 8 -12
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sweepstakes sandwiches

  • 2 lb
    ground beef (83% lean)
  • 1 c
    grated cheddar or velveeta or combination
  • 2 lg
    eggs, beaten
  • 1 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    dry mustard
  • garic salt.to taste or fresh minced garlic and salt
  • 8
    hamberger buns

How To Make sweepstakes sandwiches

  • 1
    Brown ground beef with garlic and salt. Drain excess grease.
  • 2
    Mix together beaten eggs and milk.
  • 3
    Mix beef and milk mix together with dry mustard.
  • 4
    Spread on bottom buns on baking pan and bake at 450 degrees for 5-10 minutes. Place bun tops on top of sandwiches and bake for another minute or two until warmed through. (adjust times to your oven) Serve!
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