A true Wisconsin staple! These tasty Fried Cheese Curds have a crispy crust containing a melty, gooey, cheesy filling! Dipped in gravy, ketchup, or mustard, Fried Cheese Curds are sure to be crowd-pleasers! They’re easy to make and even easier to eat! Just make sure you make enough, because they tend to vanish in a hurry!
Ingredients
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups lager beer
- 16 ounces cheese curds
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups vegetable oil
- preferred dipping sauce, optional, for serving
Directions
Step 1 –In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and the beer.
Step 2 –Place the cheese curds in a mesh strainer.
Step 3 –Using the strainer, submerge the curds in the beer and buttermilk mixture.
Step 4 –In another large bowl, combine the flour, the baking powder, the salt, and the pepper.
Step 5 –In a Dutch oven, heat the oil to 375 degrees.
Step 6 –Remove the curds from the buttermilk mixture and drain.
Step 7 –Dredge the cheese curds in the flour mixture.
Step 8 –Fry the cheese curds in batches until golden brown, about 1-3 minutes.
Step 9 –Transfer the fried cheese curds to a paper towel to drain.
Step 10 –Serve!