Best 8 Horseshoe Dinner Recipes

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**Horseshoe Dinner: A Scrumptious American Classic**

Originating from the Southern United States, the horseshoe dinner is a delectable and hearty dish that has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts for generations. This iconic culinary creation consists of an open-faced sandwich featuring a juicy hamburger patty or fried bologna, nestled atop a thick slice of toasted bread. The ensemble is then adorned with a generous helping of savory brown gravy, crispy French fries, and a crowning glory of a fried or scrambled egg. This tantalizing combination of flavors and textures makes the horseshoe dinner an irresistible treat.

In this article, we present a collection of mouthwatering horseshoe dinner recipes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Whether you're a traditionalist seeking the classic hamburger and brown gravy experience or a health-conscious individual searching for a lighter alternative, our curated recipes offer something for everyone. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the delectable delights that await you within these pages.

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HORSESHOE



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Every time we visit Springfield, Illinois we have to eat one of their famous horseshoes. The cheese sauce is a little different depending on where you stop to eat, seems everyone has their own way of making it. But we love them all. If you only use one slice of bread and one hamburger patty it is called a ponyshoe. This recipe can also be made with chicken tenders in place of the hamburger patties.

Provided by kehn

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 ounce) bag frozen french fries
1 pound ground beef
4 slices bread, toasted
½ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste
hot sauce to taste

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2056.6 calories, Carbohydrate 81.1 g, Cholesterol 494.1 mg, Fat 153.9 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 88.2 g, SaturatedFat 87.7 g, Sodium 2384.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

HOT TURKEY HORSESHOE SANDWICH



Hot Turkey Horseshoe Sandwich image

Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 30m

Yield 4 open-faced sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 14

One 32-ounce bag frozen french fries
Garlic salt, for sprinkling
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon sriracha
1 cup shredded English Cheddar
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound good quality roasted turkey, sliced thin
4 slices Texas toast, buttered and griddled until golden
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Sliced pickled cherry peppers, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook fries according to package instructions. Place in a large bowl, then sprinkle with garlic salt and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium pan over medium heat, then add flour and whisk until blonde. Whisk in milk, Worcestershire and sriracha and bring to a simmer, then cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Whisk in both cheeses until melted. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Place a couple slices of turkey on the griddled Texas toast, then a pile of French fries; ladle the cheese sauce over the entire thing. Garnish with some parsley and some pickled peppers.

HORSESHOE DINNER



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At the age of 13 my parents moved my family to Springfield, Illinois, home of the Horseshoe, Ponyshoe, and Breakfast Horseshoe....These meals are NOT for the health concious people out there, I refer to them as little heart attacks on a platter...With that being said, they are truely a wonderful treat and extremely kid...

Provided by Jennifer McConnell

Categories     Beef

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 oz pkg frozen crinkle cut french fries
1 lb ground beef
4 slice bread, toasted
1/2 c butter
1/4 c all-purpose flour
2 c half and half
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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.
  • 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 (optional).
  • 4. 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.

PRETZEL HORSESHOES



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This deluxe pretzel treat has a horseshoe shape...It's visual and different. Everyone seems to love the sweet-salty mixture! -Emily Baldwin Fort Collins, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 horseshoes (14 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
5 cups crushed pretzels
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Place two 5-in.-diameter bowls upside down in the center of two 9-in. round pans; coat bowls and pans with cooking spray., In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt marshmallows and butter on high for 1 minute. Stir in pretzels. Quickly add chips; stir gently until coated. Divide mixture in half. Press one portion evenly into one prepared pan. Shape into a horseshoe by forming mixture around bowl, leaving a 4-in. opening at one end. Repeat with remaining mixture. Cool for 15 minutes. , Remove bowls. Run a knife around edges of pans to loosen. Invert each onto a serving platter. Reshape horseshoes by gently spreading sides apart to elongate if necessary. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

WORLD FAMOUS HORSESHOE SANDWICH



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"Horseshoes" are a Springfield, Illinois original, first created by the chef at the "The Red Coach" for his luncheon clientèle. The story goes that he had a lot of extra cheese sauce left over one day and decided to throw it over the "chopped steak" and gravy sandwiches the patrons were always ordering. He added some shoestring potatoes on top, and a sensation was born! This recipe is a update of the original (which called for a whole cup of flour!) and your family will positively beg for more. Don't skimp on the cheese sauce. If your appetite is smaller, cut this in half. Then you have what we call around here, a "pony shoe"!

Provided by hopeful

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 (28 ounce) package frozen french fries (or homemade)
6 pieces Texas toast thick bread or 6 pieces other thick bread
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
4 cups milk
2 lbs Velveeta cheese or 1 1/2 lbs sharp cheddar cheese
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 -3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 -3 dashes hot sauce
salt and pepper (taste before adding)

Steps:

  • SANDWICH PART: Form 6 hamburgers and season to taste.
  • Cook them, trying to keep them as evenly flat as you can.
  • Keep warm.
  • Begin to fry french fries.
  • Keep warm.
  • Toast bread until crisp.
  • SAUCE: Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan.
  • Stir in the flour.
  • Cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
  • Gradually stir in the 4 cups milk.
  • Stir and cook until thick.
  • Transfer to a large microwave-safe bowl.
  • Whisk in the evaporated milk until smooth.
  • Add the cut up Velveeta (OR Cheddar).
  • Microwave for 6 minutes.
  • Take out and stir.
  • Add the Worcestershire and hot pepper sauce.
  • Microwave for another 3 minutes or so, or until the sauce is smooth and hot.
  • Take out and taste for Worcestershire and hot sauce.
  • Place spoon you were stirring with on a clean plate, away from the stove.
  • If mixture seems to harden too fast upon cooling, add a bit more milk.
  • Note: I know this seems like a lot of cheese sauce and you may cut it down if you wish, but the cheese sauce is the main attraction here.
  • It is hard to have "too much"!
  • Assembly is in this order: toast, hamburger, lots of cheese sauce and french fries.
  • I promise, you'll have no leftovers.

HORSESHOE SANDWICHES



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Hearty meat and potato lovers in your family will be happy to indulge in the Horseshoe Sandwich. Our recipe used the classic ham steak, but hamburger patties are a popular alternative. Even though the sandwich is topped with a homemade cheese sauce, the blue plate special only takes 30 minutes to make.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups frozen French-fried potatoes
CHEESE SAUCE:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
1/4 cup beer, room temperature
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
ASSEMBLY:
1 fully cooked boneless ham steak (1 pound), cut into 4 pieces
4 slices Texas toast or other white bread, toasted
Paprika

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt, mustard and pepper until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. , Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in cheese until blended. Stir in beer and Worcestershire sauce; heat through., Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham; cook 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and heated through. , To serve, place two toasts on each of two serving plates; top with ham, fries and cheese sauce. Sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts :

HORSESHOE SANDWICH - COPYCAT



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Two local chefs created the Springfield Horseshoe Sandwich in 1928 at the Leland Hotel in Springfield, Illinois.

Provided by Dropbear

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 egg yolks
1/2 cup beer
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese or 3 cups colby cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
2 slices bread
100 g shrimp or 100 g turkey, etc
paprika

Steps:

  • Prepare frozen French fries according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, prepare cheese sauce by first beating egg yolks and beer together.
  • Melt butter and cheese together over boiling water, stirring in one direction only with wooden spoon.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Stirring constantly, add beer/egg mixture to cheese mixture a little at a time.
  • Keep mixture hot as you stir, but don't let it bubble.
  • Meanwhile, toast bread.
  • Meanwhile, preheat platter.
  • Place toast on platter.
  • Place meat atop toast.
  • Cover meat with cheese sauce.
  • Circle platter with French fries.
  • Add dash of paprika.
  • Makes 1 serving.
  • Tip.
  • Constant stirring and top-quality cheese will yield a smooth mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.4, Fat 40.8, SaturatedFat 24, Cholesterol 222.2, Sodium 976.8, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 30.2

HORSESHOE SANDWICH



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I lived in Central Illinois (Havana) for 10 years where I was introduced this regional cuisine. It's an awesome Saturday night dinner! Very quick and easy way to make the cheese sauce. Great for kids! Not great if you're on a diet! LOL! But very tasty and filling. There are other versions of this recipe on RecipeZaar and I thought that mine was different enough to share.

Provided by Chez Stoeckel

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 -6 hamburger patties
10 1/2 ounces campbell's condensed cheddar cheese soup (10.5 ounces)
1/2-1 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (26 ounce) package French fries
4 -6 slices bread

Steps:

  • Prepare meat patties and drain.
  • Prepare french fries and salt lightly.
  • Prepare the cheese sauce by pouring one can of condensed cheddar soup in a sauce pan. Add 1/2 can of water (or less, depending on how thick you want the sauce). Stir in 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Heat until bubbly, then remove from heat.
  • Toast bread.
  • Assembly each sandwich by stacking the ingredients: Toasted bread, meat, a good handful of fries, and top with a generous helping of cheese sauce.
  • NOTE: We don't normally use the toast at the bottom of the sandwich. I feel that the fries add enough carbs to the meal, but the toast is the traditional way of making a horseshoe.
  • I've made this with the nacho cheese sauce and a little less Worcestershire sauce for a different flavor.
  • YUM!

Tips:

  • When choosing ground beef, select a leaner cut, such as 90% lean, to reduce the amount of fat in the dish.
  • Season the ground beef generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to enhance its flavor.
  • Form the ground beef mixture into thin patties, about 1/2-inch thick, to ensure even cooking.
  • Cook the patties over medium heat to prevent them from burning and to allow them to cook evenly throughout.
  • Use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella, to create a gooey and flavorful topping.
  • Toast the bread or rolls before assembling the sandwiches to add a crispy texture and help hold the ingredients together.
  • Serve the horseshoe sandwiches immediately with your favorite sides, such as fries, onion rings, or coleslaw, to complete the meal.

Conclusion:

The horseshoe sandwich is a unique and delicious dish that combines the flavors of ground beef, cheese, and bread. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it's a perfect meal for a casual lunch or dinner. Whether you're a fan of classic American comfort food or looking to try something new, the horseshoe sandwich is sure to satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and enjoy this iconic dish!

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