Get ready for another culinary journey, this time featuring the delicious Arby’s Beef and Cheddar sandwich, a crowd-pleaser straight from Arby’s menu. This delightfully rich sandwich comprises thinly sliced roast beef layered with creamy cheddar cheese sauce and tangy red ranch sauce. To finish off this masterpiece, it’s served between slices of toasty onion bread, making this sandwich an incredible experience.

If you’re a fan of Arby’s, you may also check this Arby’s Bronco berry sauce recipe, scrumptious chicken salad sandwich, and delicious Jamocha Shake. Let’s jump right into the recipe, but if you want the best results, I highly suggest you read through the whole article. 

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs of thinly sliced roast beef
• 1 beaten egg white (for the buns)
• 1 TBSP of poppy seeds for buns topping
• 1 TBSP of minced onion, dehydrated (for the buns)
• Buns

For Arby’s Cheese Sauce

• 4 oz of shredded cheddar cheese
• 3.5 oz of shredded American cheese
• 4 TBSP of half and half
• ¼ tsp of paprika

For Arby’s Sauce

• 2 TBSP of apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp of sugar
• 1 Cup of Ketchup
• 1 tsp of garlic powder
• 1/3 tsp of paprika
• ¼ tsp of onion powder
• ¼ cup of water
• 1/8 cup of mayonnaise
• ½ tsp of salt

Instructions

Arby’s Cheese Sauce

• In a small saucepan, heat medium-low heat. Combine the cheddar cheese (4 oz), American Cheese (4 oz cut into cubes), 1/3 tsp of paprika, and half and half (1/4 cup).
• Cover the lid, and stir every 5-6 minutes to combine the ingredients nicely. Set at the lowest temperature while you prepare the rest of your ingredients.

To Make Roast Beef and Buns

• Preheat oven to 230F.
• Wrap the shaved beef in foil and place it in the oven for heating.
• Place buns on a baking tray.
• Spread beaten egg white on top of the buns using a brush. Sprinkle with poppy seeds and chopped onion, and bake for about 5 minutes.

For the Arby’s Red Ranch Sauce

• Heat up the 1 Cup of ketchup, 2 TBSP of apple cider vinegar, 2 tsp of sugar, 2 tsp of paprika, 1 tsp of garlic powders, 2 tsp of salt, and 4 TBSP of water using a small saucepan.
• Allow the saucepan to simmer on medium heat for approximately 5 minutes.
• Turn the heat off, add in the 2 tbsp of mayonnaise, and stir until well combined.

Assembling Arby’s Beef and Cheddar Sandwich

• Start by topping the bottom bun with Arby’s sauce. Next, add roast beef to the pile—finally, spoon on cheddar cheese sauce and then more Arby’s sauce. Top the buns with onion and poppy seeds.
• You can keep the prepared sandwiches warm in the oven at 160° Fahrenheit until you are ready to eat them for up to an hour.

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Arby’s Beef ‘N Cheddar Sandwich

There are many famous roast beef sandwiches. Then there’s the famous Arby’s Beef and Cheddar. Arby’s has been making tender, juicy roast beef sandwiches that melt in your mouth since 1978, that’s a little over four decades. The Arby’s Beef & Cheddar Sauce is one of their most popular menu items.

It’s the perfect sandwich with its soft bun, thinly sliced roast beef, cheddar cheese, and red ranch sauce. This beef and cheddar sandwich includes the Red Ranch sauce and creamy cheddar cheese sauce.

Arby’s Beef and Cheddar classic Beef and Cheddar will make you reconsider your decision to eat a roasted beef sandwich at the local deli.

Did you know Arby’s introduced Venison sandwich in 2016 and 2020 for a short period? The good thing is you can make it using this recipe but adding venison instead of beef. Check out this Venison Backstrap recipe!

Why is this Copycat Arby’s Beef & Cheddar Sandwich so Good?

It’s all about the sauces. This Beef ‘n Cheese recipe is more than just putting a little roast beef between two slices of bread and calling it good.

Beef and cheddar by Arby’s take it to the next level with two homemade sauces. Both the sweet and tart flavors of the Red Ranch sauce and the creamy cheddar cheese sauce go together so well that it’s unreal.

No matter what you do, don’t compromise on quality by using pre-made cheese sauces or bottled BBQ sauces because it won’t be Arby’s Beef and Cheddar anymore!

The meat for Arby’s Beef & Cheddar Sandwich

A great roast beef sandwich can’t be made with low-quality meat. That being said, you should not go and make a pot roast in order to make Arby’s beef sandwich. Don’t do that!

Only consider these three things when choosing meat for Arby’s cheddar sandwich:

1. It must be medium-rare.
2. Good quality meat.
3. It must be very thinly sliced.

Be sure to have a knife to slice your roast beef to make this sandwich thinly. You can buy some at the supermarket and ask for thin slices from the butcher.

Arby’s Cheese Sauce

Although the homemade Arby’s cheese-sauce recipe is simple, it requires a specific ratio of ingredients as well as slow melting.

Because the cheese sauce needs to be made slowly, it is best to start with the cheese sauce.

You can prepare the rest of this recipe while Arby’s cheese sauce melts.

Take the block of cheese and slice it.

Take a small saucepan and add in the cheese, half-and-half, heat to medium-low temperature, and add the seasonings.

Cover the saucepan and stir the mixture every 5-6 minutes until it is smooth and melted. Then, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and prepare the rest of your recipe.

You can also use canned cheddar cheese sauce pre-made and heated on the stovetop.

Arby’s Red Ranch Sauce

It is crucial to get Arby’s sauce right. It is very important to cook the spices properly and allow the flavors to combine.

Combine the spices, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and water in a small saucepan. Let it simmer for 5 minutes on medium heat.

Take off the heat and stir in the mayonnaise.

Final Thoughts

If your taste for decadence leads you towards a sandwich so delightful that it practically dissolves on your tongue, then Arby’s Beef and Cheddar Sandwich should be your go-to choice. I’ve poured my heart and soul into recreating this recipe with maximum authenticity, and I think you’ll agree that it’s a close match. If this recipe whets your appetite, don’t forget to explore other delectable copycat recipes on Cooking Frog. Moreover, it would make my day if you could share this with your friends and family, helping spread the culinary love. Thanks a bunch!

Unagi sushi (Japanese eel) rolls are delicious, rich, and sweet and are an excellent choice for a dinner or lunch that your family and friends will enjoy. A great recipe for making sushi at home.

Today, I’m sharing a delicious and well-received Japanese takeout recipe. Unagi (Japanese Eel) rolls are my favorite sushi roll. Unagi is a sweet, bold, and rich-tasting fish. Unagi, a Japanese term for freshwater eel, is what you’d call it. This delicious unagi sauce, we’ve already made a recipe and you can check it here,  is what you’ll find on the unagi.

You can find frozen unagi vacuum-packed at your local Asian grocery. I should’ve shared this recipe with you a long time ago, but it’s never too late. So, without further ado, let’s make these amazing Unagi sushi rolls. Also, be sure to check the whole article for some helpful tips.

Unagi Sushi Rolls Recipe

Ingredients

For the Rice

• 1 Cup of sushi rice (short-grain)
• 2 TBSP of sushi vinegar
• 1 Cup of water

For Unagi

• 4 oz of Unagi
• 2 nori seaweed sheets
• ½ of cucumber (cut into ½-inch strips)
• sesame seeds (to your liking)
• 2 onions
• Unagi sauce (see recipe here)

Instructions

For the sushi rice:

• First, rinse the rice nicely, then add it to the rice cooker. Add water.
• Once the rice has been cooked, move it to a large bowl. Let it cool slightly. Combine and mix the sushi vinegar or the mixture of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt while it is still warm.

For Unagi

• Bake the unagi in the oven at 360F for around 10 minutes or as directed on the packaging. Cut it into strips of 1/2-inch.

Unagi Sushi Roll

• Place a piece of plastic wrap over the bamboo mat to make cleanup easier and keep rice from sticking to it.
• Use scissors to cut the nori sheets in half.
• Take half of the nori sheet and put on the bamboo shining side down.
• Spread rice evenly (approximately 3/4 cup) on top of nori. Sprinkle sesame seeds. To prevent sticking, dip your hands in Tezu water*.
• Flip the sheet over and add unagi and cucumber slices, onions, or any other fillings like avocado to the middle.
• The thumbs should be placed underneath the bamboo mat. Lift the edge upwards and roll over the filling. The bamboo mat should be rolled away from you. Press the rice and filling together. Continue rolling until you reach the end.
• Each roll should be cut into eight pieces.
• For an extra flavorful touch, drizzle unagi sauce over the top of your roll. Enjoy immediately.

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What is Unagi?

Unagi, a freshwater eel, is a Japanese favorite fish and is also a popular Japanese dish. It’s often served in sushi restaurants as nigiri, or as rolls.

Kabayaki and unadon are popular Japanese dishes. However, they’re more difficult to find outside Japan.

Broiled eels can be served with just a small amount of salt. However, it is best served with Eel sauce.

What does Unagi taste like?

Unagi is loved for its rich, sweet, and fatty taste. It has a soft, slightly oily texture.

What’s Unagi Sushi?

Unagi Sushi (or Maki sushi) is a type that uses seasoned rice and nori seaweed to roll ingredients. Unagi, or freshwater eel is the key ingredient. It is well-known for its bold, rich, naturally sweet taste and soft texture. It is a common ingredient in many Japanese cuisines.

This recipe was made into an inside-out roll, with the rice on the outside and nori on the inside. The filling is wrapped in foil.

Unagi Sauce

Unagi sauce, also known as eel sauce and kabayaki is a sweet and salty sauce used to glaze grilled fish or chicken in Japanese cuisine. They can be purchased at your local Japanese grocery store or ordered online.

Ingredients for Unagi Sushi

• Unagi: Traditional sushi uses grilled BBQ unagi (eel), which is a fish that has been cooked in teriyaki or unagi sauce. You can find it in frozen sections at Japanese grocery stores or online at Amazon.
• Sushi rice: For the best results, use Japanese short-grain rice.
• Cucumber : Besides cucumber, you also have the option to add avocado slices. For extra flavor, I added the onions.
• Sushi Vinegar To season the rice and add more flavor. You can substitute with rice vinegar, sugar and salt.
• Nori Seaweed sheet: Search for seaweed sheets in a dark color with a slight green hue.
• Unagi Sauce : Although it is optional, it will elevate your unagi roll to a whole new level. You can buy it in a Japanese grocery shop or order it online.
• Sesame: You have the option of using white, black or a combination. Toasting the seeds in a pan for five minutes will give them a lovely nutty taste and aroma.

How do you select Nori sheets?

Nori sheets are best if they have a dark color with a slight green tint. They should be the same thickness and have no holes. When folded in half, the fresh ones will be crisp and breakable.

Pairing recommendations for Unagi Beverage

The umami and sweetness of eels is a big plus. This is a great match for rich, earthy sake. Unagi is a great pairing with honjozo and yamahai-style junmai. These sake are full of umami, with a refreshing, sour finish.

Rich is the key word for sake pairings. Eel can also enjoy fruity sake. Make sure they are rich. This is often found in junmai ginjo sake grade ginjo.

Pairing Wine With Unagi

Eel can be used with red, white and fortified wine.

Wines made with Gewürztraminer grape are my top choice.

Because eel is similar in texture to chicken but with a hint of sweetness. It has a strong flavor that calls for wine with similar strength. For wines that don’t go overboard on sugar, look for wines from higher altitude areas (such as northern Italy).

Vouvray and pinot noir white wines can be exceptional, especially if they have a little residual sugar.

Unagi can also go well with pinot noir wines that are fruity. You should look for wines from Oregon and California as well as New Zealand. Beaujolais Crus, made with gamay, are also worth looking out.

It is also worth noting Albariño wine. This Spanish and Portuguese wine can be enjoyed with many kinds of seafood. Dry Oloroso is particularly fond of unagi.

Important Notes

• *For making Tezu water, combine and mix 1/3 cup water with 2 teaspoons rice vinegar.
• Do not put hot sushi rice in the refrigerator to cool off, as this can affect its taste and texture.
• My sushi roll is falling apart. You could have used the wrong rice or not squeezed the sushi rolls tight enough. While rolling, you need to make sure that the bamboo mat is pulled in while you tuck in.

Are you ready for this amazing homemade pan-fried walleye recipe? Walleye is undisputedly the champion of fish-dish in states like Minnesota or Wisconsin. It’s a good reason. It has a mild, sweet flavor, while its flesh, which is white, is firm, and flakey. Walleye is one of few fishes that can be prepared in almost any way you want, and be delicious. 

Pan-Fried Walleye is quick and easy to prepare. It has a crisp coating that makes it crispy. Only a few ingredients can be used to enhance the natural flavor of walleye fish.

Ok, let’s make this dish as it’s made originally in Minnesota.

Ingredients

• 1 lb of 6-inch cut pieces walleye fillets
• 2Eggs
• 1 Cup of flour
• 1 tsp of garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp of salt
• 1 tsp of pepper
• 2 Cups of crushed saltine crackers
• For frying use Neutral oil

How to make Pan-Fried Walleye Recipe

For Breading the walleye

• Take out three bowls. Combine the flour, garlic powder and paprika in one bowl. Combine all ingredients.
• Whisk the eggs in the second bowl. Add the crushed saltine crackers to the last bowl.
• After mixing the flour, eggs and saltine crackers, bread each walleye piece by placing it in the flour mixture.
• Then, dip them in the eggs mixture, and at the end, coat them with saltine crackers

Frying the walleye

• Put the oil in a frying pan till it covers the entire bottom of the pan. Heat the pan on medium heat.
• Place the walleye pieces in the hot oil. Let them cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes. Flip them with a pair tongs and fry the other side for 3-4 minutes. Each piece should be removed and placed on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
• The pan-fried walleye can be served with some parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Bon appetite!

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Walleye fish

Walleye is a fish with a habitat in freshwaters. This fish can be found in many lakes across Canada and the Northern United States. This fish is very mild-tasting and white.

My first experience with walleye was on a trip to Minnesota. Recently, I have been enjoying it during family trips to northern Ohio.

Walleyes can reach 20 lbs. or more. This is why fillets caught on commercial fishing trips to the Great Lakes are quite common.

Walleye has a mild flavor and texture that is similar to red snapper, or another white ocean-going fish.

Pan-fried walleye is great with a little bit of homemade tartar Sauce, and a bit of lemon juice. 

This recipe can be used to pan-fry almost any white fish fillet. Depending on the size of your fillets, cooking times may vary.

Easy Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe

Combine and mix:

• 1/2 cup Miracle Whip or Mayo
• 1/8 cup chopped dill pickle relish
• Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon dill weed on top if you’re feeling you want it to be a bit fancy😊.

Tips and Tricks

Most midwestern would agree that fresh breading walleye is the best way to cook them. We’re not talking about any kind of breading. They use a top-secret ingredient in the midwest, and it is Saltine crackers

Saltine crackers, yes, that’s right. Saltine crackers can be used as a substitute for breadcrumbs, even though it sounds silly at first. It is mild in flavor and makes one of the flakiest crusts that you can eat. It is perfect for walleye filets.

• This recipe calls for saltine crackers, but you can substitute them with any other brand of crackers, such as Ritz, Club, Town House, etc.
• To crush the saltine crackers, simply place them in a bag. Next, crush the saltine crackers with your fists.
• Wild rice is a popular side dish to pan-fried walleye. It’s a great side dish to pan-fried walleye, and I love pairing it with our purple sweet potatoes.

You can also use other seasonings on walleye

• Blackened seasoning
• garlic butter
• cajun
• Chinese 5 spices