Cheese Frenchy Sandwiches
Crispy deep-fried cheese sandwiches—typically American cheese in white bread—coated in breadcrumbs or batter. A nostalgic treat popularized in diners and school cafeterias.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise 8 slices bread
- 8 slices processed american cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed saltine crackers vegetable oil for frying
Directions
- Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread. Top four slices with two cheese slices. Top with remaining bread, mayonnaise side down. Cut each sandwich into four triangles.
- In a bowl, beat the egg, milk and salt. Dip sandwiches into egg mixture, then roll in cracker crumbs. Wrap in foil and freeze for up to 1 month.
- In a skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375 degrees F. Fry a few frozen sandwiches at a time for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.