Cheese Frenchees Deep Fried Grilled Cheese
Looking for a classic mid-western recipe? These Cheese frenchees deep fried grilled cheese are a favorite for the super bowl!
Servings: 20 servings
Ingredients
- 8 Slices Hearty White Bread
- 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- 6-8 Slices White or Orange American Cheese
- 2 Large Eggs whisked
- 2/3 Cup Milk
- 1 1/2 Sleeves Ritz Crackers crushed into coarse crumbs
- 3-4 Cups Oil for Frying we prefer peanut or canola
- Ketchup or Honey Mustard for serving
Instructions
- Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet.
- Lay out the bread and on each slice, spread mayonnaise until it has all been used, making it so that the sandwich will have mayonnaise on both slices for each sandwich.8 Slices Hearty White Bread, 1/2 Cup Mayonnaise
- Add 1 1/2-2 slices of cheese to 4 slices of the bread. Place the lid on, mayonnaise side down.6-8 Slices White or Orange American Cheese
- Cut each sandwich in quarters.
- In a pie dish, whisk together the eggs and milk.2 Large Eggs, 2/3 Cup Milk
- In another dish add the cracker crumbs.1 1/2 Sleeves Ritz Crackers
- Dredge each quarter in the egg and then the crackers. Place on the cookie sheet and repeat with all sandwiches.
- Place in the fridge to rest for 1 hour.
- Fill a dutch oven 1/2-3/4 full of oil. Heat over medium high heat. Too low of heat and the breading will just fall off and you'll have soggy sandwiches.3-4 Cups Oil for Frying
- Cook 2-4 quarters at a time, about 1-2 minutes per side until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oil to a paper towel lined plate or a cooling rack over a paper towel lined baking sheet.
- Serve with ketchup or we prefer honey mustard.Ketchup or Honey Mustard for serving
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Notes
Reheat by putting a little butter in a hot pan on the stove. Place grilled cheese in pan till warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 1682kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 185g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 164g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g