Culver's Fried Cheese Curds

Step 1

Combine flour and salt in a shallow bowl. Stir so the salt is incorporated evenly.

Step 2

Break eggs into a second shallow bowl with 1 tablespoon of milk. Beat the eggs.

Step 3

Place breadcrumbs into a third bowl.

Step 4

Coat the curds first with flour, then the egg, and finally the bread crumbs. It is very important to coat the cheese curds evenly and thoroughly.

Step 5

Place coated curds on a wire rack resting in a rimmed baking sheet. Freeze the cheese curds for 30 to 60 minutes.

Step 6

Set up another wire rack on a baking sheet or line a plate with paper towels.

Step 7

Pour enough oil into a large skillet or a pot to reach about 2 inches of oil.

Step 8

Heat the oil over medium-high heat. Use a thermometer to make sure the temperature is 375 degrees.

Step 9

Fry a few curds at a time, carefully drop a few in at a time. Do not crowd the skillet.

Step 10

Fry for about 1 minute, turning them once. Cook until they are golden brown.

Step 11

Remove the fried cheese curds with a slotted spoon and place them on a clean wire rack over a baking sheet to drain.

Step 12

Enjoy immediately.