Cheese curds are small, fresh chunks of young cheese, with a mild, slightly squeaky texture when bitten. ## Recommended Recipe **Fried Cheese Curds, Wisconsin's Finest Bar Snack** Source: America's Test Kitchen **Ingredients** - 1 cup all-purpose flour - 1 cup cornstarch - 1½ teaspoons table salt - 1 teaspoon baking powder - 1½ cups light-bodied American lager (like a Miller Lite) - 1 pound cheese curds - 6 cups peanut or vegetable oil **Instructions** 1. Whisk flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Add beer and whisk until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes. 2. In large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high het to 375 degrees. 3. Drop cheese curds into batter. Using fork, remove cheese curds from batter, allowing excess batter to drip back into bowl. Carefully add to hot oil and fry until exterior is golden brown. 4. Remove from oil with slotted spoon. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate or sheet pan to drain, and season to taste with salt. Serve with ketchup (or ketchup cut with Bloody Mary mix!).
