Entree: United States – Springfield, Illinois – Pony Shoe

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Serving Size: 1

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Total 20 min

Ingredients

- 1 slice Texas toast
- 1 hamburger patty, approx. 4 oz (115 g)
- 4 oz (115 g) French fries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp (15 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp (8 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 3/4 cup (3 oz / 85 g) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the French fries according to package directions or until crisp; keep warm.
2. Season the hamburger patty with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patty 3–4 minutes per side or until desired doneness; keep warm.
3. Make a small cheese sauce: melt butter in a small saucepan, whisk in flour and cook 30 seconds, whisk in milk and simmer until thickened, then remove from heat and stir in grated cheddar until smooth; season to taste.
4. Toast the Texas toast until golden. Place toast on a plate, top with the cooked hamburger patty, pile fries over the patty, and spoon cheese sauce over the fries. Serve immediately.