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Copycat Culver's Fried Cheese Curds

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 961 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Combine flour and salt in a shallow bowl. Stir so the salt is incorporated evenly.
  2. Break eggs into a second shallow bowl with 1 tablespoon of milk. Beat the eggs.
  3. Place breadcrumbs into a third bowl.
  4. 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.
  5. Place coated curds on a wire rack resting in a rimmed baking sheet. Freeze the cheese curds for 30 to 60 minutes.
  6. Set up another wire rack on a baking sheet or line a plate with paper towels.
  7. Pour enough oil into a large skillet or a pot to reach about 2 inches of oil.
  8. Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Use a thermometer to make sure the temperature is 375 degrees.
  9. Fry a few curds at a time, carefully drop a few in at a time. Do not crowd the skillet.
  10. Fry for about 1 minute, turning them once. Cook until they are golden brown.
  11. Remove the fried cheese curds with a slotted spoon and place them on a clean wire rack over a baking sheet to drain.
  12. 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

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

% 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.