If you aren't from my neck of the woods, you probably have no idea what a horseshoe is. Other than the thing on a horse's foot. But, if you are from around these parts, you know the deliciousness that is the horseshoe. A little history on this delicious masterpiece can be found here.
Basically, the horseshoe consists of two pieces of texas toast topped with your choice of meat (hamburger patty, ham, chicken breast, pork tenderloin, etc.). On top of that, you add french fries. This is all smothered in cheese sauce. I know it may not sound that appetizing, but trust me, it is! If you are ever in Springfield, IL make sure to take a couple hours out (there is always a wait!) to visit D'Arcy's Pint to get a taste of the horseshoe.
My version, which was delicious but not as good as D'Arcy's is below. I made a ponyshoe (one piece of bread, less meat, fries, and cheese) while Matt had a regular 'shoe. Enjoy!
Horseshoes
Source: I'm a Springfieldian... it's common knowledge here :)
Ingredients:
Four slice texas toast
Your choice meat (I used cubed ham this time)
French fries
1/2 c butter
1/4 c flour
2 c half and half
2 c shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
hot sauce to taste
Directions:
Cook fries and meat as you normally would.
While fries and meat are cooking, melt butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour. Cook, stirring constantly for 4 minutes. Gradually whisk in half and half. Bring to a simmer and remove from heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
Place 2 slices texas toast on plate. Top with meat and french fries. Cover with cheese sauce. Add hot sauce according to taste.
Enjoy!
4 comments:
Now that sounds like something I would love!
mmm, horseshoes. You can't get a good one over here so I may have to make my own :)
YUM...those look delicious...even just the cheese sauce and fries look delicious, but when you pair it with everything else, look out!!!! :)
It's good to see someone else who knows what a horseshoe is1
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