Serves: 9
Total Calories: 65

vegetable oil (for frying)*
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup beer
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 (9-ounce) package fresh cheese curds, room temperature

In a 10-inch Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil (375° to 385°F). * Use enough vegetable oil to completely cover cheese curds while frying.

In a medium bowl, combine egg, 1 Tbs. vegetable oil, and 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.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 9
Total Calories: 65
Calories from Fat: 16

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