Crispy fried cheese curds are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made by coating cheese curds in a batter and then frying them until golden brown and crispy. The result is a gooey, cheesy center with a crispy, crunchy coating. They can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as ranch dressing, marinara sauce, or honey mustard. Crispy fried cheese curds are a popular menu item at many restaurants and bars, but they can also be easily made at home.
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DEEP FRIED CHEESE CURDS
Straight out of Wisconsin, fried cheese curds are a favorite at carnivals and fairs. They look like little balls of popcorn and taste like cheese! Use up to 2 pounds of cheese curds with this recipe.
Provided by Janet
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 11m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the eggs and milk. Mix until smooth. Add more milk for a thinner batter. Coat the cheese curds with the batter.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Fry the coated cheese curds approximately 1 minute each, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 196.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
REAL WISCONSIN FRIED CHEESE CURDS
Real Wisconsin fried cheese curds!
Provided by Markg238
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat corn oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Whisk together milk, flour, beer, salt, and eggs to form a smooth, rather thin batter. Place cheese curds, about 6 or 8 at a time, into the batter, stir to coat, and remove with wire strainer. Shake the curds a time or two to remove excess batter. Deep fry the curds until golden brown, 1 or 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels; serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 83.1 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 436 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
CRISPY FRIED CHEESE CURDS
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil on stove over medium to medium high heat while preparing the curds. In a small bowl add 1/2 cup of buttermilk. Set aside. In a third bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne pepper, mix well. Take curds and dip into buttermilk. Then dip into flour mixture and set aside. Do this to all of the curds. Add 1 cup of buttermilk, water and egg to the flour mixture and mix well. In another bowl add bread crumbs and set aside. Dip floured curds into liquid buttermilk batter and remove with a slotted spoon. Place curds into bread crumbs and cover. Once oil is ready {test oil with the end of a wooden spoon, if bubbles form around soon, then it's hot and ready} place battered curds into hot oil and cook 2 minutes, then flip and cook another 2 minutes until golden color. Remove and place on a plate with paper towels. As soon as they are cool enough to eat ~ DEVOUR!
FRIED CHEESE CURDS
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in the club soda and mix until smooth. Add the cheese curds to the batter and coat thoroughly.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reads 360 degrees F. Fry the cheese curds for about 1 minute, turning halfway through. Drain on paper towels. Serve the fried cheese curds with marinara or your favorite dipping sauce.
DEEP FRIED CHEESE CURDS
Here is another recipe for cheese curds. It's from the back of a bag of them from a creamery in Wisconsin. I haven't actually tried these yet. I will update when I do. I am sure that like other cheese curd recipes, it is not recommended that you substitute regular cheese as it WILL make a mess. String cheese should work instead of cheese curds if necessary, though.
Provided by Chef Schellies
Categories Cheese
Time 10m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix milk, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Coat the cheese curds.
- Deep fry in the oil until golden, taking care to only fry a few at a time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.8, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 58.4, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.7
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality cheese curds. Fresh cheese curds will have a better flavor and texture than store-bought cheese curds.
- Coating the cheese curds in a buttermilk mixture before frying will help them to brown evenly and get crispy.
- Frying the cheese curds in hot oil will help them to cook quickly and evenly.
- Serve the cheese curds immediately after frying them, while they are still hot and crispy.
- You can experiment with different seasonings and coatings to create your own unique fried cheese curds.
Conclusion:
Crispy fried cheese curds are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you like them plain or coated in your favorite seasonings, crispy fried cheese curds are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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