Copycat Culver's Fried Cheese Curds
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Copycat Culver's Fried Cheese Curds
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Crispy on the outside, warm and gooey on the inside – these authentic Wisconsin-style fried cheese curds taste just like the ones from Culver's!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 16 ounces cheese curds
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine flour and salt in a shallow bowl. Stir so the salt is incorporated evenly.
- Break eggs into a second shallow bowl with 1 tablespoon of milk. Beat the eggs.
- Place breadcrumbs into a third bowl.
- Coat the curds first with flour, then the egg, and finally the bread crumbs. It is very important to coat the cheese curds evenly and thoroughly.
- Place coated curds on a wire rack resting in a rimmed baking sheet. Freeze the cheese curds for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Set up another wire rack on a baking sheet or line a plate with paper towels.
- Pour enough oil into a large skillet or a pot to reach about 2 inches of oil.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Use a thermometer to make sure the temperature is 375 degrees.
- Fry a few curds at a time, carefully drop a few in at a time. Do not crowd the skillet.
- Fry for about 1 minute, turning them once. Cook until they are golden brown.
- Remove the fried cheese curds with a slotted spoon and place them on a clean wire rack over a baking sheet to drain.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- If you don't live in Wisconsin, finding fresh cheese curds might be challenging. Here are some reliable sources:
- For an extra-crispy coating that won't slide off when the cheese melts:
- Specialty cheese shops
- Farmers markets
- Online retailers like Murray's Cheese or Amazon
- Some Whole Foods or upscale grocery stores
- Make sure your cheese curds are very cold before breading
- Press the breadcrumbs firmly but gently into the curds
- Freeze the breaded curds for at least an hour before frying
- Too hot: The coating burns before the cheese melts
- Too cool: The coating absorbs oil and becomes soggy
- Just right (375°F): Golden, crispy exterior with perfectly melty interior
Nutrition Information
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Calories
961kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
57g
(88%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Cholesterol
285mg
(95%)
Sodium
1334mg
(56%)
Potassium
199mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
240IU
(5%)
Calcium
942mg
(94%)
Iron
4.8mg
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 961 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 961kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 285mg | 95% |
| Sodium | 1334mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 942mg | 94% |
| Iron | 4.8mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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