Celebrate National Cheese Curd Day With Wisconsin Cheese

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What’s the word on curds? Springy and fresh and famous for that adorable squeak, cheese curds are just flat-out fun! Order a bag of cheese curds and eat them fresh or try making our Deep Fried Cheese Curds or our famous Air-Fryer Cheese Curds recipes. Actually, you should buy multiple bags so you can try them all three ways!

Cheese Curd Gift Boxes

Cheese the day! Order a cheese curd gift box for yourself or a loved one.

The Curd Box

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Box of Curd Love

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Fried Cheese Curds? Yes Please!

Looking for some fried cheese curd action? Get your taste buds ready and find a Culver's location near you!

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You Curdn't Be Wondering About This, Curd you?

What are curds? Essentially, cheese curds are unaged cheddar cheese. They are separated from the whey early in the cheesemaking process and instead of being pressed into a block or wheel shaped form, they are cut into randomly shaped sweet, salty morsels.

Why do they squeak? The elastic protein strands in the curds rub against the enamel of your teeth to create that characteristic sound. The “squeak” is also a sign of curd freshness, which are traditionally eaten at room temperature, the same day they are made.

How do you eat them? Eat them fresh straight out of the bag, toss them on a salad, use them on a cheese board or in a recipe like poutine, where curds are placed on top of fries and smothered in gravy. Batter and fry the curds, use your air fryer, or order them fried at your local Culver’s restaurant.

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In Wisconsin, we make more flavors, types of cheese, and styles of cheese than anywhere else in the world. We believe in tradition, producing everything from Italian classics, like parmesan and ricotta, to swiss cheese and cheddar varieties. But every Wisconsin cheesemaker is an innovator as well, which is why we have so many Wisconsin originals, like colby and muenster. Whether it’s a grilled cheese sandwich, potatoes au gratin, or a charcuterie board, Wisconsin cheese makes every dish and recipe tastier.