Fried cheese curds served with a small cup of dipping sauce.

Wisconsin fried cheese curds

United States · North America

Short description
These bite-size pieces turn squeaky fresh cheese into a hot fried snack.
Ingredients
Fresh cheese curds coated in batter and fried until crisp outside and soft inside.
Cultural note
They are associated with fairs, taverns, and dairy-focused food stands.
Common misconception
They are not mozzarella sticks; the irregular fresh curds give a different shape and texture.

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Deep fried cheese curds .jpg

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Holger B
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marin (gpt-4o-mini-tts)
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