How to Make Horseshoe - A Step-by-Step Guide

The horseshoe is a popular open-faced sandwich that originated in Springfield, Illinois. It is a comfort food classic that features a bed of Texas toast topped with a meat of your choice, such as hamburger patty, ham, or turkey, and covered with a generous portion of French fries and smothered in a rich cheese sauce. This indulgent dish is perfect for those days when you crave something hearty and satisfying.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • 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

    2057 cal.

    • Total Fat: 154g
    • Saturated Fat: 88g
    • Cholesterol: 494mg
    • Sodium: 2385mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 81g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 88g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 1370mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1518mg