Cheese Curd Basket Recipe
Crispy Cheese Cubes fried to golden perfection!
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Cheese Curds
Take the cheese curds and set them aside in a bowl.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to ensure even distribution of spices.
- 3
Frying
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Coat the Cheese Curds
Dredge the cheese curds in the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated. Then dip them into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, and back into the flour mixture. Repeat this process with all cheese curds.
- 6
Fry the Cheese Curds
Carefully place a few coated cheese curds into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until they are golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove them with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 7
Serve
Serve the crispy cheese curd basket warm, with optional ranch dressing and hot sauce on the side for dipping.