Jul 14 2026

Cheese Curds Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

crispy white cheddar curds. roasted tomato aioli.

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Ingredients

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Cheese Curds

Roasted Tomato Aioli

Method

Cheese Curds

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cheese Curds

    In a medium bowl, add the white cheddar cheese curds and set aside.

  2. 2

    Setup the Breading Station

    In three separate shallow bowls, place the all-purpose flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt and black pepper in the third.

  3. 3

    Bread the Cheese Curds

    Take each cheese curd and coat it first in flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally roll it in the breadcrumbs until fully coated. Repeat for all cheese curds.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  5. 5

    Fry the Cheese Curds

    Carefully add the breaded cheese curds to the hot oil in batches, frying until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and drain on paper towels.

Roasted Tomato Aioli

  1. 6

    Roast the Tomatoes and Garlic

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a baking sheet, combine the cherry tomatoes and whole garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered and the garlic is soft.

  2. 7

    Blend the Aioli

    Once roasted, place the tomatoes and garlic in a blender or food processor. Add mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  3. 8

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the aioli and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if necessary. Transfer to a serving bowl.

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