cheese curds
Poutine's lumpy topping
Cheese curds are small, solid pieces of fresh cheese before it has been aged or pressed into blocks.
They have a mild, milky flavor and a distinctive squeaky texture when bitten.
In Wisconsin and parts of Canada, cheese curds are a regional specialty, often eaten fresh or deep-fried.
They're also the essential component of poutine, the Québécois dish of fries topped with curds and gravy.
- poutineGravy-soaked fries with curds
- squeakyHigh-pitched and grating
- snackLight between-meal fare
- curdlingSeparating into lumps
- rennetMilk-curdling enzyme complex
mild flavor · coagulation · tanginess · deep-fried · beer battered · moistness · Wisconsin · chewiness · same-day · elasticity · freshness · gravy · French fries · pasteurization · dairy farming · fries · comfort food · appetizers
- WisconsinMadison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Lambeau Field, Lake Michigan
- fried cheesemozzarella sticks, halloumi, saganaki
- Midwest foodbratwurst, fish fry, Friday fish fry, butter burger, breaded tenderloin
- dairymilk, butter, cream, yogurt, sour cream
- junk foodfrench fries, cookies, pizza, candy, potato chips
- snackschips, crackers, cookies, granola bars, chocolate
cheese curdsaged cheese
Ripened curd product
Parmigiano-Reggiano · vintage cheddar · Gruyère · aged cheddar · extra sharp cheddar
cheese curdscheese wheel
Cylindrical dairy form
processed cheese · cheese slice · cheese wedge · shredded cheese
cheese curdswhey
Liquid from curdled dairy
milk · whole milk · cream · buttermilk