Since moving to Omaha, Josh and I have discovered a love for the Midwest delicacy known as cheese curds.
Never heard of a curd before? These bites of “squeaky cheese” are made from white and yellow cheddar and taste like little balls of heaven. They’re served plain or fried and with a wide variety of dipping sauces.
They’re often served as a substitute for fries with meals, or even on fries in the delicious concoction known as poutine. (My favorite!)
And October 15th, they get their very own special day, known as National Cheese Curd Day.
To celebrate, Josh and I went to Culver’s. This Wisconsin-based chain serves up some seriously delicious comfort food, and is actually the first place Josh and I went to try cheese curds when we moved to Omaha. Since then we’ve had them homemade at friend’s parties, at bars, fancy restaurants, and even at the movies!
They’re everywhere, but when celebrating with cheese curds, you’ve gotta go to Culver’s.
When cheese curds are fresh out of the fryer they are ooey, gooey, and extra stretchy.
Josh and I have a debate on what the best dipping sauce for curds is. I vote ranch, he votes ketchup.
One thing we can both agree on is that they make an amazing addition to any meal. Josh enjoyed his Culver’s curds with grilled cheese while I was all about the chicken tenders. I love that Culver’s has something for everybody.
No meal at Culver’s is complete without a concrete mixer. Made with frozen custard, these shakes are rich, creamy, and extra satisfying. We opted for the pumpkin spice concrete mixer to add a little fall to our meal.
Questions of the Day: Have you been to Culver’s? Are you a fan of cheese curds? Are you team ranch or team ketchup?
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Culver’s. The opinions and text are all mine.
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Yum! Cheese Curds are so delicious! We have many local restaurants with them on the menu – my favorite is a place that serves them with raspberry jalapeno dipping sauce! But when I go to Culver’s I dip them in ranch for sure!
I had no idea that this was a holiday. I think it might just be my new favorite day of the year 😉
I have never had a cheese curd 😮 but this is so making me want one!
Gotta love cheese curds and Culver’s! And yes, I do love a good poutine! I’m a Team Ranch person myself, or if they are really good, they don’t need any sauce.
I’m not a huge fan of cheese, but boy do I LOVE food!
OMG I have never had a cheese curd!!!! Sounds so good.
Best day EVER!
Omg… this looks so so so delicious!
cheese curds are so big in the midwest (so i’ve learned)!!!
We have a Culver’s right down the street from my house and I have never been!! Definitely need to go there soon!
I can’t eat these anymore since being gluten free and slightly lactose intolerant, but they are so good!
OMG I haven’t visited Culvers since I moved away from Texas. I miss it!
Okay yum!! I must try these!
These sound so yummy!! I love cheese, so I’ll have to try these!
Haha okay I kind of love this!! So fun!
YUM!!!!!!!!! i need to try this. It sounds so good.
I love cheese curds, but I’ve never had them fried – those look amazing!
omg i’ve never heard of those before hah sounds delish!
Ha!! I’ve never tried chesse curds but I love cheese. Looks like I need to try them out!
I love Culver’s!! This is making me hungry!!
I’ve never had cheese curds before but they sound delicious
Yum! Sounds like a delicious excuse for a holiday.
I had no idea this was a holiday! I love cheese curds.
I’ve never had a cheese curd, but love me some cheese!
I see, that cheese curd got more and more popular and I can’t blame people for trying those, they are absolutely delicious. I have fallen in love with them as well, eating them like twice a weak or so 🙂