Garlic Cheese Curds

There’s really nothing more to say. Fried cheese. Cheese that is fried. With garlic. Run, don’t walk! Mix things up, toss in ranch seasoning, add sliced jalapeños, drizzle with hot sauce, go crazy!

INGREDIENTS

• 3 heaping tbsp finely minced garlic

• Pinch paprika

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 small egg

• Oil for deep frying (at least 2-3” deep)

• 2 lbs cheese curds (separated & frozen for at least 1.5 hrs)

• 1 & 1/2 cup buttermilk -or- milk + 1 tsp vinegar

• 1 & 1/2 cup flour

• 1/2 cup flour for dusting curds

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oil to 375° F

2. Whisk together buttermilk, flour, baking soda, garlic, and egg until smooth

3. Toss frozen curds in plain flour. Shake off excess

4. Coat dusted cheese curds with batter, a few at a time – chopsticks is the easiest!

5. Carefully place in hot oil

6. Fry a few at a time, for several seconds, until golden brown (approx. 45-60 seconds)

7. Reduce heat if curds are frying too quickly

8. Let cool and drain on a paper towel or wire rack

9. Enjoy immediately for best taste