Best 8 Horseshoe Sandwich Cheese Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the savory and comforting flavors of the Horseshoe Sandwich with Cheese Sauce, a Midwestern delicacy that combines the richness of open-faced sandwiches, melted cheese, and your choice of protein. This iconic dish features toasted slices of bread topped with a juicy burger patty or succulent ham, smothered in a velvety and flavorful cheese sauce. Dive into the delightful variations offered in this article, including a classic version with ground beef, a tantalizing turkey horseshoe, and a vegetarian option featuring grilled mushrooms. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a perfect horseshoe sandwich experience. Discover the secrets of creating the ultimate cheese sauce, ensuring it's smooth, creamy, and bursting with cheesy goodness. Explore the art of choosing the right bread, whether it's hearty white bread or crispy Texas toast, to perfectly complement the sandwich. Unleash your culinary creativity with a variety of toppings, from crispy bacon and sautéed onions to tangy pickles and juicy tomatoes. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will satisfy your cravings and leave you longing for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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 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!

HORSESHOE SANDWICH CHEESE SAUCE



HORSESHOE SANDWICH CHEESE SAUCE image

One of the favorite items on menus in central Illinois is a "horseshoe" or a "ponyshoe." This consists of a variety of sandwiches, either a hamburger, grilled chicken breast, ham, etc. Whatever you want to put between two slices of toast. Then fresh french fries and all of it smothered with a cheese sauce. This is the best cheese...

Provided by Gay Farrar

Categories     Other Sauces

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb butter (2 sticks)
2 c flour
1 qt milk
1 Tbsp salt
1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1 lb cheddar cheese, shredded or a mixture of cheddar and monterey jack

Steps:

  • 1. Mis together in a double boiler so it doesn't stick. Serve over your favorite sandwich and fries.

HORSESHOE



Horseshoe image

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

HORSESHOE CHEESE SAUCE



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Make and share this Horseshoe Cheese Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Beth.B

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb butter
1/2 lb flour
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 quart milk
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 1/2-3 lbs cheddar cheese
1 pint beer

Steps:

  • Melt butter, add flour and stir until smooth and bubbly whisk in milk. Add rest of ingredients except beer. Stir constantly until sauce is smooth and cheese is melted. Whisk in beer just before serving.
  • To Prepare shoe: toast a piece of Texas toast, top with meat (burger, bacon, turkey, whatever), put french fries on top of meat then ladle cheese sauce over top of sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 806.1, Fat 60.8, SaturatedFat 38.4, Cholesterol 185.2, Sodium 1677.3, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 35.1

HORSE SHOE CHEESE SAUCE FOR SANDWICH RECIPE



Horse Shoe Cheese Sauce for Sandwich Recipe image

Provided by jeknudson

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound butter
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 pound flour
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1 quart plus 1 cup milk
3 tablespoons Worchestershire sauce
2 1/2 to 3 pounds chopped Old English Cheddar cheese
1 pint beer

Steps:

  • Melt butter, add flour and milk. Add the rest of ingredients except beer. Stir constantly, while cooking, to a smooth cream sauce. Stir in beer to sauce just before serving. Makes 2 1/2 to 3 quarts.

HORSESHOE SANDWICH - COPYCAT



Horseshoe Sandwich - Copycat image

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

Tips:

  • Use a good quality cheddar cheese for the cheese sauce. Sharp cheddar will give you the best flavor.
  • If you don't have Worcestershire sauce, you can use a few drops of soy sauce instead.
  • Make sure the bread is toasted before adding the toppings. This will help it hold up better.
  • If you don't have French fries, you can use chips or even roasted vegetables.
  • Feel free to add other toppings to your horseshoe sandwich, such as bacon, ham, or eggs.

Conclusion:

The horseshoe sandwich is a delicious and iconic Midwestern dish. It's perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner, and it's sure to please everyone at the table. With its crispy bread, melted cheese, and savory toppings, the horseshoe sandwich is a classic for a reason. So next time you're looking for a satisfying meal, give the horseshoe sandwich a try. You won't be disappointed!

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