DIY Cheese Curds
August 19, 2024
Give your guests a taste of the Minnesota State Fair with these simple DIY deep-fried cheese curds! Unique to the Midwest, cheese curds are naturally formed as part of the cheese-making process. We recommend using Ellsworth Cheese Curds – the same ones that have been used at the State Fair for over 35 years! They’re delicious paired with Summit Summer Ale.
SERVINGS
4
PREP TIME
15 min
Ingredients
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Vegetable oil (for frying)
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1egg, beaten
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1tablespoon vegetable oil
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1cup milk or beer
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1cup all-purpose flour
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1teaspoon granulated sugar
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¼teaspoon salt
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1teaspoon baking powder
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19-ounce package fresh cheese curds, room temperature
Directions
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1
In a deep fryer or large pot, heat vegetable oil to 375 to 385 F. Make sure there is enough oil to completely cover the cheese curds while frying.
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2
In a medium bowl, combine egg, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and milk or beer until well blended. Add flour, sugar, salt and baking powder; mix until smooth.
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3
Drop cheese curds in batter. Using a spoon, turn cheese curds to coat thoroughly.
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4
A few at a time, drop the coated curds into the hot oil; fry approximately 1 minute or until brown and puffed, turning to coat all sides. Do not overcook, or the cheese curds will begin to melt and ooze through the coating.
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5
Remove from hot oil and drain on paper towels. Allow fried cheese curds to cool a couple of minutes before eating.
Recipe source: What’s Cooking America