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Fried or Baked Cheese Curds Recipe

These quick and delicious Keto Cheese Curds make an excellent low-carb snack or appetizer to share. Learn how to make them two ways: pan-fry on the stovetop or by a no-fuss baking method in the oven.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Appetizers, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 349kcal
Author: Jessica Haggard

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 12 ounces cheese curds
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • ¼ cup lard tallow, or other cooking oil, for frying only
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Instructions

Baked Cheese Curds:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
  • Whisk the eggs and garlic powder together in a large bowl. Toss the cheese curds in the egg and coat all sides evenly.
    2 large eggs, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 12 ounces cheese curds
  • Add the Parmesan cheese to a bowl and lightly roll a curd, one at a time, until covered. Alternatively, fill a large ziplock bag with the cheese and one-quarter of the curds, seal the bag with air in it, and shake gently a few times to coat the curds. Work in batches until all are coated, removing each batch before adding more. Do not mix so much that the egg moistens the cheese and turns clumpy.
    1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Arrange cheese-covered curds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the tops turn golden brown and the cheese sizzles. Remove from heat and cool slightly before serving.

Fried Cheese Curds:

  • Follow steps 2 and 3 and prep the curds in the same way as for the baking method above.
  • Heat the cooking oil in a heavy bottomed frying pan over medium-high heat.
    ¼ cup lard
  • Using a slotted spoon or spatula, arrange the cheese curds in a single layer and fry until golden brown. Flip and continue cooking the second side also until golden brown. I spent approximately, 2-3 minutes on each side. The oil may bubble and froth, this is fine. Tip the pan to the side a little and spoon the pooled up oil over the curds while the second side cooks. Remove from heat and cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2ounces | Calories: 349kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 741mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Net Carbohydrates: 2g
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