Cheese Curds Recipe

Inspired by Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Time30m

Serves4

Premium white cheddar cheese curds lightly covered with butter crumbs and fried to a gooey golden perfection.

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Ingredients

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Cheese Curds

1 1/8 lb (500 grams) white cheddar cheese curds

Breadcrumbs

5.29 oz (150 grams) breadcrumbs1 3/4 oz (50 grams) Butter

Frying

2 1/8 cup (500 ml) Tuscany sunflower oil

Method

Preparation

Prepare the Cheese Curds

Place the white cheddar cheese curds in a bowl and set aside to prepare the batter and coating.

Make the Batter

In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until you have a smooth batter.

Coating

Prepare the Breadcrumbs

In a small pan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and mix in the breadcrumbs until well coated.

Coat the Cheese Curds

Dip each cheese curd into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off, then roll them in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.

Frying

Heat the Oil

In a large, deep skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).

Fry the Cheese Curds

Carefully add the coated cheese curds to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 3-4 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Serving

Serve Hot

Serve the fried cheese curds immediately while they're hot and gooey, preferably with your favorite dipping sauce.