Jul 14 2026
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Cheese Curds Recipe

Inspired by Highland Grill
Time30m
Serves4

Hand-battered in house-made herb beer batter exclusively with Ellsworth Cooperative curds. Served with applesauce and roasted red pepper sambal for dipping

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Ingredients

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Cheese Curds

Dipping Sauces

Method

Cheese Curds Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Cheese Curds

    Start by patting the Ellsworth Cooperative cheese curds dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Mix the Batter

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Add Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the beer and egg. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. The batter should be thick but pourable.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

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

  5. 5

    Batter the Cheese Curds

    Dip each cheese curd into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.

  6. 6

    Fry the Cheese Curds

    Carefully place the battered cheese curds into the hot oil in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Dipping Sauces Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare the Dipping Sauces

    In small serving bowls, pour the applesauce and roasted red pepper sambal. These will be served alongside the cheese curds for dipping.

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