

Excess batter after dipping the curds should be drained from them in a wire mesh strainer (they actually had a very large flat one for this part) but a larger mesh strainer at home works too. The batter should be made with beer, not milk and be fairly thin. This step also ensures that that the batter will stick to the curds in the fryer. When the curds are at room temperature, they "sweat" out some of the natural fat so that the flour will adhere to the curd. The cheese curds should be fresh, at room temperature and when they at room temp, shake them around in little bit of flour to lightly coat them. Only because I have spent many years working in restaurants and spent quite a bit of time actually talking with a vendor at the MN State fair who explained his process, I feel the need to weigh in on these reviews. Hope this helps anyone who has had problems with the batter sticking or everything turning into a gooey mess. I have been making these this way for 15 years or so and always get raves for these. Also, the amount of oil used is very important keep in mind that at the fairs they are using fryers that hold several gallons of oil, a home fryer uses 1.5 to 2 quarts on average so you can't fry very many at a time if you want them to turn out to be the delicious, golden, melty cheese curds we all love at the fair. The temperature of the oil is critical, the gentleman I spoke with said they keep their fryer at about 375 degrees.

Scroll through for 20 ideas of what to eat with tomato soup, including simple salads, twice-baked potatoes, and, of course, grilled cheese sandwiches. Or, kick the indulgence factor up a notch and opt for heartier foods, such as mozzarella sticks, risotto, potatoes, or even meatloaf. Lighter sides, such as green salads, can hold their own against tomato soup without compromising its flavor. The key is to work with foods that will complement tomato soup's trademark acidic and slightly sweet notes. However, as the existence of the grilled cheese sandwich proves, tomato soup is always better when it's served alongside a contrasting dish or dipping vehicle. 18 Recipes to Eat With Tomato Soup Simple yet satisfying, tomato soup is one of the most classic comfort foods around.
