For your next casual gathering, eschew the bag of chips. Instead, make these delicious, crispy Deep-Fried Cheese Curds for the perfect appetizer. Serve with an assortment of homemade dipping sauces for a real crowd-pleaser.
DIY Dipping Sauces
Sriracha Ketchup: 1/2 cup ketchup + 1 to 2 tablespoons Sriracha hot chili sauce
Chipotle Ranch: 1/2 cup prepared ranch dressing + 1 tablespoon chipotle-flavored hot sauce
Honey Mustard Aioli: 1/2 cup mayonnaise + 1/4 cup prepared mustard + 2 tablespoons honey
Lemon Dill Tartar Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise + 1 teaspoon lemon zest + 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice + 1 teaspoon dill pickle relish + 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
Any brand of Wisconsin cheese curds can be used.
For best results, allow oil temperature to return to 375 degrees F between frying each batch.
Cheese curds are an essential product in the cheesemaking process. They're often pressed to form desired shapes such as a cheese wheel or block. However, curds are a tasty snack all on their own, made even tastier in this recipe through deep frying.
Recipe and photo used with permission from: Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin