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Cornflake Crusted Cheese Curds
Cornflake crusted cheese curds are a twist on a favorite Midwestern snack that anyone can make ~ cornflakes are the secret to my extra delicious crispy crust.
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 245 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb cheese curds
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp coarse salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups cornflake crumbs
- vegetable oil for frying
jalapeño aioli, optional
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 jalapeño pepper, stem removed, cut into several pieces (use a half pepper for less heat.)
- salt to taste
- Squeeze of lemon juice, to taste
Instructions
- Tear any large cheese curds into smaller pieces so most of them are more or less the same size. This will help them cook evenly.
- Set out three bowls for your dipping station. In the first bowl whisk together the flour and salt.
- In the second bowl add the eggs, and whisk well to break them up.
- In the third bowl put the cornflake crumbs. Note: I like to use half the crumbs first, and refresh with a new bowl halfway through.
- Heat your oil in a deep fryer or on the stove to 340F. If you are doing this in a pot you will want 2-3 inches depth, at least.
- Working in batches, toss the curds in the flour to coat completely. Tap off any excess.
- Dip the curds into the eggs, and toss to coat completely. Let excess egg drip off.
- Toss the curds in the cornflake crumbs, and again, coat completely. Note: you want a good solid coating on your curds so they will hold up in the hot oil without any cheese oozing out.
- Fry the curds (in batches so as not to crowd the pan or cool the oil down) in the oil just until golden. If your oil is at proper temperature, this will only take about 30-45 seconds or so. I like to jiggle the fry basket, or stir the curds if you're frying in a pan, once or twice to prevent them sticking together.
- Drain curds on paper towels. Note: you can keep the curds warm on a parchment lined baking sheet in a 200F oven while you finish frying the rest of the curds.
- Serve asap with dipping sauce of your choice.
Cup of Yum
to make the jalapeño aioli
- Blend the mayo with the jalapeño in a small food processor until smooth. Add salt and lemon juice to taste. Chill until needed.
Notes
- It's messy, but I like to use my hands for dipping and coating the curds because it makes it easier to get them completely coated this way.
- *Nutrition facts for cheese curds only. The numbers are only estimates as the exact amount of oil absorption will vary.
Nutrition Information
Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
Trans Fat
0.004g
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
526mg
(22%)
Potassium
17mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.05g
(0%)
Vitamin A
59IU
(1%)
Calcium
412mg
(41%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
Protein | 16g | 32% |
Fat | 19g | 29% |
Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
Sodium | 526mg | 22% |
Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
Sugar | 0.05g | 0% |
Vitamin A | 59IU | 1% |
Calcium | 412mg | 41% |
Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.