Type Horseshoe | ||
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Similar Pocket sandwich, Dagwood sandwich, Sincronizada, Bologna sandwich, Barbecue sandwich | ||
Monster horseshoe sandwich challenge
The horseshoe is an open-faced sandwich originating from Springfield, Illinois, United States. It consists of thick-sliced toasted bread, often Texas toast, a hamburger patty, French fries, and a "secret" cheese sauce. Common replacements for the hamburger patty include ham, deep fried pork tenderloin, grilled or fried chicken breast and fried fish fillets.
Contents
- Monster horseshoe sandwich challenge
- Man vs horseshoe sandwich challenge covered in chili cheese fries
- History
- References
Though cheese sauces vary by chef, it is generally derived from Welsh rarebit. Common ingredients include eggs, beer, butter, cheese, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt and pepper.
A "breakfast" horseshoe is also commonly available, replacing the meat and French fries with eggs and hash browns.
A smaller portion, with one slice of bread and one serving of meat, is called a "pony shoe".
Ross' Restaurant in Bettendorf, Iowa, is known for a similar dish called the "Magic Mountain". Instead of a hamburger patty, they top it with steamed loose-meat. It's been enjoyed by politicians and celebrities including President Barack Obama and Bette Midler.
Man vs horseshoe sandwich challenge covered in chili cheese fries
History
Leland Hotel Chef Joe Schweska invented the horseshoe and Tim Bergt made it famous by taking the recipe that he and Schweska created together to the Red Coach where its popularity exploded.
