This Italian cheese is so versatile that it can be used in both sweet and savory recipes from cheesecakes to lasagnas.
Deep-Fried Cheese Curds
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Deep-fried cheese curds are a hallmark food at midwest state fairs. Cheese curds can be found in the cheese or deli section at larger grocery stores.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
ingredients
vegetable oil (for frying)*
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup milk or beer
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 package (9 ounce size) fresh cheese curds, room temperature
directions
* Use enough vegetable oil to completely cover cheese curds while frying.
In a deep fryer or large pot, heat vegetable oil (375 degrees to 385 degrees F.).
In a medium bowl, combine egg, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and milk or beer until well blended. Add flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder; mix until smooth. Drop cheese curds in batter. Using a spoon, turn cheese curds to coat thoroughly.
A few at a time, drop the coated curds into the hot oil; fry approximately 1 minute or until brown and puffed, turning to coat all sides (do not overcook, or the cheese curds will begin to melt and ooze through the coating.
Remove from hot oil and drain on paper towels. Allow fried cheese curds to cool a couple of minutes before eating.
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lynnemarie
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This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
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