Cheese Curds Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Wisconsin cheese curds, lightly breaded and fried.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Cheese Curds
Begin by patting the fresh cheese curds dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Set aside.
2
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow bowls, set up your breading station: place the all-purpose flour in the first bowl, beat the eggs in the second bowl, and place the breadcrumbs in the third bowl.
3
Season the Flour
If desired, mix in garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper into the flour for additional flavor.

4
Bread the Curds
Take a cheese curd and coat it in the flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, and finally coat it in breadcrumbs. Repeat this process for all cheese curds.
5
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or large saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
6
Fry the Curds
Carefully add the breaded cheese curds to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
7
Drain and Serve
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried cheese curds from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot.