5 from 3 votes
Fried Cheese Curds
If you have never tried fried cheese curds before, you are missing out! This cheese curd recipe is the best and the easiest way to make homemade cheese curds. Not only does this make a great appetizer, but it's also the perfect comforting snack.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
412 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 egg
- 2 Tbsp milk whole
- 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 cups cheese curds
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
For the Coating
- Place flour and salt in a medium bowl. In another bowl, whisk together milk and egg.
- Combine breadcrumbs in another bowl.
- Dip the cheese curds in the milk and egg, then dredge in the flour, then back into the egg mixture and press then in the bread crumbs to coat. Repeat until all cheese curds are completely coated.
- Place prepared curds on a wire rack placed onto a baking sheet. Freeze the cheese curds for 40 minutes.
- Line a large plate with paper towels.
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To Fry
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to 370 degrees F.
- Fry the cheese curds, stirring often and in small batches, just until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to the paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Calories
412kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
907mg
(38%)
Potassium
153mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
204IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
364mg
(36%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 907mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 204IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 364mg | 36% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.