Description
Learn how to make Cheese Curds at home, a delicious Midwestern delicacy of battered and deep-fried baby cheddar until crispy and golden brown.
Ingredients
Cheese Curds:
- 1 pound (2 – 8 ounce packages) cheese curds (white cheese curds, Cabot brand)
Batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup cold buttermilk
- 1 large egg, room temperature and well beaten
Others:
- 3–4 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- Dry Cheese Curds: Pat dry the cheese curds and freeze for 10 minutes.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 375°F.
- Prepare Batter: Mix flour, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl. Add buttermilk and egg, whisk until smooth.
- Fry Curds: Dip cheese curds in batter, fry in oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 857 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 64g
- Saturated Fat: 36g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
