Cheesy Horseshoe Delight: Springfield’s Signature Sensation

World Famous Horseshoe Sandwich

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Description: Dive into the culinary heritage of Springfield, Illinois with this iconic dish known as “Horseshoes,” born out of creative culinary ingenuity at “The Red Coach.” Legend has it that the chef, faced with surplus cheese sauce one fateful day, elevated the humble chopped steak and gravy sandwich by smothering it in this rich concoction, topped with crunchy shoestring potatoes. This updated recipe pays homage to the original, ensuring a delightful experience for your family. Don’t hold back on the cheese sauce; it’s the star of the show! For lighter appetites, simply halve the ingredients and enjoy what locals affectionately call a “pony shoe”!

Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks

Keywords: Meat, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, Easy

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 1886.6
• Fat: 112.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 61.3g
• Cholesterol: 384.2mg
• Sodium: 4698.3mg
• Carbohydrates: 126.3g
  • Fiber: 5.3g
  • Sugar: 20.8g
• Protein: 91.5g

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. SANDWICH PART:

   • Form 6 hamburgers and season to taste.
   • Cook them, trying to keep them as evenly flat as you can.
   • Keep warm.

2. Prepare French Fries:

   • Begin to fry french fries.
   • Keep warm.

3. Toast Bread:

   • Toast bread until crisp.

4. Prepare Cheese Sauce:

   • Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan.
   • Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
   • Gradually stir in the milk until thickened.
   • Transfer to a large microwave-safe bowl.
   • Whisk in the evaporated milk until smooth.
   • Add the cut-up Velveeta or Cheddar cheese.
   • Microwave for 6 minutes.
   • Take out and stir.
   • Add the Worcestershire and hot pepper sauce.
   • Microwave for another 3 minutes or until the sauce is smooth and hot.
   • Taste for Worcestershire and hot sauce.

5. Assembly:

   • 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: The cheese sauce is the main attraction here, so don’t hesitate to be generous!
   • Assembly is in this order: toast, hamburger, lots of cheese sauce, and french fries.
   • I promise, you’ll have no leftovers.

Cooking Tips:

• For a quicker assembly, prepare the cheese sauce while the burgers and fries are cooking.
• Ensure the hamburgers are evenly flat to ensure even cooking.
• Customize your horseshoe sandwich by adding toppings like sliced tomatoes or pickles before smothering in cheese sauce.
• Experiment with different cheeses for the sauce to suit your taste preferences.

Enjoy your culinary journey into the heart of Springfield with this legendary Horseshoe Sandwich recipe! 🍔🧀🍟