Cheese Curds Recipe
Bite size Wisconsin cheese in a golden batter. Served with a side of ranch for dipping
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Ingredients
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Cheese Curds
Ranch Dipping Sauce
Method
Cheese Curds Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cheese Curds
Place the Wisconsin cheese curds in a bowl and set aside.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 3
Add Beer
Slowly pour the beer into the dry mixture while whisking continuously until you have a smooth batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the cheese curds.
Frying the Cheese Curds
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Coat the Cheese Curds
Dip each cheese curd into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 6
Fry the Cheese Curds
Carefully place the coated cheese curds into the hot oil, a few at a time, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- 7
Drain and Cool
Remove the fried cheese curds from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Let them cool slightly before serving.
Ranch Dipping Sauce Preparation
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill weed, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- 9
Garnish
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley for garnish. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serving
- 10
Serve the Cheese Curds
Serve the warm cheese curds on a platter with the ranch dipping sauce on the side for dipping.