Horseshoe

Originating in Springfield, Illinois the Horseshoe is a regional favorite. This open-faced sandwich is made with toasted bread topped with hamburger patties and piled high with french fries and cheese sauce. This is a special treat is sure to impress your friends on game day!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 2057 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups half-and-half
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 pound ground beef
• hot sauce to taste
• 4 slices bread, toasted
• 1 (9 ounce) bag frozen french fries
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spread french fries out on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.

Step 2

Meanwhile, divide the ground beef into four equal parts and form into patties. Fry the patties in a large skillet over medium-high heat until well done, about 4 minutes per side.

Step 3

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and whisk in the flour. Cook while stirring constantly for 4 minutes to cook out the flavor of raw flour. Gradually whisk in the half-and-half so that no lumps form. Bring to a simmer then remove from the heat and add the cheese; stir until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.

Step 4

Place 2 slices of toasted bread onto 2 dinner plates and top each slice with a hamburger patty. Top each patty with cooked french fries. Pour the cheese sauce on top of everything and serve immediately.