Green Bay Packers: Fried Jalapeno Cheese Curds Recipe

By Sportsglutton

The NFL recipe series takes a slight twist today with the Green Bay Packers and a recipe for Fried Jalapeno Cheese Curds.  My first experience with cheese curds was in La Crosse, Wisconsin and while I can’t say that I became an instant fan, I was definitely intrigued by this usual food.  Therefore, when it came to putting together a recipe for a team from cheese country and with cheesehead fans, cheese curds came to mind.

The recipe that follows can perhaps be best described as a jalapeno like popper using cheese curds.  It’s insanely easy and surprisingly results in making a salty cheese curd into a savory food.  A perfect appetizer for parties or while watching the game. (Warning: don’t substitute bacon for the jalapeno as this will produce a small sodium bomb…I learned the hard way).

Enjoy!

Be sure to check back in tomorrow for the continuation of our NFL recipe series with the Detroit Lions and a recipe for a soul food favorite.

The Necessities:

• 1/2 bag of plain cheese curds (4 oz or so)
• 1/2 cup of plain bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup of roasted jalapeno peppers (finely diced)
• 1-2 eggs
• vegetable oil
• 1 tsp freshly ground pepper

Directions:

• In a small bowl mix the bread crumbs, jalapeno peppers, and black pepper together.
• In a separate small bowl beat your egg(s).
• One cheese curd at a time, dip the curds in the beaten egg(s), and then gently roll them through the bread crumb mixture, making sure that the entire curd is covered.  Set aside.
• Pre heat a frying pan to medium, with enough vegetable oil into the pan so that it covers the entire surface.
• Place the crusted curds into the frying pan.  Rotate the curds so that they cooked/fry evenly on all side.
• Remove for the pan, plate, and serve.

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