Baked cheese rubble

Baked cheese rubble

If you have only had fried cheese rubble on the state fair or a restaurant, let me put yourself in the game, you can make them at home immediately and they taste even better. Gold, crispy on the outside, with that cheese -like piece that we all fight for. I don’t mess with wet batters who slide off and make a greasy mess. My method keeps the curd light, crispy and addictive. And believe me, I tested this recipe enough times to know always Delivers that perfect crunch.

You will like this with a part of my Southern Fried Chicken And Southern Fried Pork Chops. Classic favorites of fried food!

Fried cheese curcation redients

  • Cheese curd: some larger chains are wearing them in the Specialty Cheese or almost fresh mozzarella section. They are touched or missed, depending on where you live. I use the happy family brand I found at Aldi.
  • Flour
  • Egg
  • Bread-crumbs
  • Smoked bell pepper, garlic powder and onion powder (add some cayenne pepper if you like it!)
  • Canola or vegetable oil
Overhead views of cheese curcation lines in bowls: fresh cheese wheels, flour, breadcrumbs and a mix of colorful herbs on a light background.
Raw eggs and rapeseed oil in individual glass bowls

What are cheese rubble

Cheese curd is basically cheddar before it grows up, small babies cheese that never entered the block phase. And if they are really fresh? They squeak against your teeth when you bite them. Yes, squeaking, it’s a whole thing.

Cheese curd is a way of life in midwest. People snack them directly from the bag, throw them in herbs or fry them until they are gold, crispy and impossible to stop eating. Ever had poutine? Those sticky snack cheese on top of the fries and gravy, that is cheese curd who do what they do best.

Why I don’t use wet batter

Listen, I like a good wet batter on onion rings or fish, but when it comes to cheese rubble, that is a set -up for disappointment. Wet batters can get heavy, slide straight from the curd and make a greasy mess in the oil. Nobody wants damp cheese bombs.

Instead, I stick to a simple flower, egg, breadcrumbs situation. It gives you that light, steep crunch without smothering the cheese. The coating lingers, the cheese remains where it belongs, and you still get that stretchy, melted appetite when you bite into it. It is easier, less messy and the results? Chef’s Kiss.

If you think a wet batter recipe gives you more authentic wisconsin cheese wheels, you can use a recipe that uses it.

How to make fried cheese rubble

Detailed measurements and complete instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this message.

  1. Prepare the curd. Pat your cheese rocks dry with paper towels. This helps the coating stick and prevents the oil from popping too much.
  2. Make the seasoned flower. Combine flour with smoked bell pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (optional), salt and pepper in a plastic or paper bag.
  3. Find the egg wash. In another bowl, beat the eggs until smooth.
  4. Cover the curd. Dip the cheese fires in the egg wash and then throw it in the seasoned flour until it is completely covered.
  5. Let the breaded cheese wheels rest. Let the curd rest for 10 minutes before frying. This ensures that the panling adheres to them.
  6. Heat the oil. Pour Canola or vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot with a heavy bottom until it is about 2 centimeters deep. Heat at 350 degrees. Use a thermometer.
  7. Bake in batches. Carefully drop a handful of curd into the hot oil. Not overflowing over the pan, which cools the oil and makes it greasy. Bake for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Not too much frying, you lose all your cheese.
  8. Drain and serve. Use a trench to move the fried curd to a grid (no paper towels, making them moist). Serve warm with Ranch, Marinara or your favorite dip sauce.
Side-by-side photos of cheese fires that fry in hot oil in a cast iron frying pan, one with light golden curd and the other bubbling while they are crispy.
Close-up of golden fried cheese fires on a cooling rack with sticky melted cheese that extends between two pieces that are pulled apart by hand.
Baked cheese rubble that is immersed in ranch dressing, with a large bowl with golden brown curd in the background.
Overhead view of a large bowl filled with crispy fried cheese fires, with crispy coating and pieces of melty cheese peeking through.

Fried cheese fires recipe

Brandi Crawford

If you have only had fried cheese rubble on the state fair or a restaurant, let me put yourself in the game, you can make them at home immediately and they taste even better. Gold, crispy on the outside, with that cheese -like piece that we all fight for. I don’t mess with wet batters who slide off and make a greasy mess. My method keeps the curd light, crispy and addictive. And believe me, I tested this recipe enough times to know always Delivers that perfect crunch.