Cheese curds are the fresh pieces of curdled milk that are made during the process of cheddar-making. Cheese curds are also called baby cheddar or young cheddar. They have a mild creamy, and slightly salty flavour.

The origins of cheese curds began in Rome, but they actually became popular in Wisconsin. Cheese curds are meant to be eaten fresh, so they are only found in areas where there are the right cheese factories.

Wisconsin is one of the leading producers of cheese and cheese curds, and their cheese curds are considered to be some of the best in the world.

Let’s move on to cooking with cheese curds – cheese curds are not technically cheese; they are a by-product of cheesemaking, so their texture, and the way they should be cooked are pretty different.

The first thing you’ll need to know about cooking with cheese curds is that there are many different types of cheese curds. While they are all very similar, they all have their own unique characteristics. That’s because cheese curds are defined by how they are made, and how they are made can drastically change the taste and texture of the curds.

Cheese curds can be eaten both raw and cooked – when having plain cheese curds, and you should soak them in warm water for 10-15 minutes or microwave them for a minute. Cheese curds have a firm texture; they then become soft and even more delicious by soaking in the warm water, or by microwaving them briefly.

When using cheese curds in something such as a casserole dish – you have to add the cheese curds at the end and cooking them for 5 minutes will usually be enough. Cheese curds do not melt like regular cheese; however, overcooking them can ruin the cheese curds.

Lastly, to make the most popular Wisconsin cheese curds dish, fried cheese curds, the ideal temperature of the oil is 375 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oil gets too cold or too hot, the texture of cheese curds could get damaged, so you have to keep an eye on the temperature.

The best thing you can do is read the label and do a bit of research when you purchase the cheese curds, as cooking highly depends on the type of cheese curds.

Cheese curds are versatile, and they can be used to make a lot of dishes. The cooking method also differs according to what dish you are making.

If you own a restaurant, cheese curds will surely be a hit among your customers. They are delicious and packed with nutrition.

Restaurant owners who are not from Wisconsin might be sad that they cannot import authentic cheese curds from Wisconsin as they are supposed to be eaten within 24 hours. However Pure Dairy has got you covered if you are from Australia.

Pure Dairy cheese curds are sourced directly from Wisconsin, and they are packed using the IQF technique, which means faster freezing time. Using the IQF technique, Pure Dairy ensures their cheese curds remain fresh, and the ‘squeak’ is not lost. To order fresh cheese curds in Australia, get in touch with Pure Dairy.