Jul 09 2026
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Fried Mushrooms & Cheese Curds Recipe

Inspired by Mac's Tavern
Time40m
Serves4

House Fried Mushrooms & Cheddar Cheese Curds Served with Chipotle Pub Sauce

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Ingredients

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Fried Mushrooms

Cheddar Cheese Curds

Method

Fried Mushrooms

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mushrooms

    Clean the button mushrooms with a damp cloth. Remove the stems if desired.

  2. 2

    Make the Batter

    In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder together. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined.

  3. 3

    Coat the Mushrooms

    Dip each mushroom into the egg mixture, then roll it in the flour mixture until fully coated. Shake off excess flour.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

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

  5. 5

    Fry the Mushrooms

    Carefully drop the coated mushrooms into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and drain on paper towels.

Cheddar Cheese Curds

  1. 6

    Prepare the Cheese Curds

    While the mushrooms are frying, keep the cheddar cheese curds ready. They can be served as is.

Chipotle Pub Sauce

  1. 7

    Make the Sauce

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well until smooth.

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