# Deep-Fried Cheese Sandwiches These Super Tasty 'Cheese Frenchees' are a Nebraskan Specialty By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-09-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-sandwiches References: [ohsweetbasil](http://www.ohsweetbasil.com/cheese-frenchees-deep-fried-grilled-cheese-recipe.html) These [deep-fried cheese sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-cheese-wonton) are a whole new way to enjoy [grilled cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castello-cheese) and get out of your lunch time routine. From the food blog Oh Sweet Basil, the Cheese Frenchees Deep Fried Grilled Cheese are a specialty that hail from the state of Nebraska. The yummy recipe is adapted from The Cook's Country Eats Regional Cookbook, which contains a number of local dishes. The cheese sandwiches are great for either a [shareable appetizer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-mozzarella-bloomerangs) or an entree. You will require white bread, either white or orange American cheese, mayonnaise, eggs, milk, Ritz crackers crumbs and oil to recreate them at home. You can also serve the frenchees with a side of ketchup or even honey mustard. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Deep-fried Cheese Sandwiches:** Opportunity for innovative twists on classic comfort foods. - **Grilled Cheese Variations:** Exploring new flavors and ingredients for the beloved grilled cheese sandwich. - **Regional Specialties:** Discovering and promoting local dishes from different regions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Creating and marketing unique deep-fried cheese sandwich variations. - **Restaurants and Cafes:** Introducing regional specialties, like the Cheese Frenchees, to menus. - **Food Blogging and Recipe Development:** Developing and sharing new and innovative cheese sandwich recipes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heat-and-Eat Grilled Cheese Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchables-grilled-cheesies.md) - [Breaded Cheddar Curds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cravn-flavor.md) - [Grilled Cheese-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-steakburger.md) - [Premade Gourmet Grilled Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-grilled-cheese.md) - [Comfort Food QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-grilled-cheese.md) - [Grilled Cheese Burger Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheese-cheeseburger.md) - [Fried Cheesecake Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-fried-cheesecake.md) - [Layered Ultra-Cheesy Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-dude-sandwich.md) - [Saucy Chicken Parm Sandwich](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-chicken-parm-sandwich.md)