CURDTOWN
It began with a simple but powerful notion: make flavorful, deep-fried cheese curds available to everyone, not just Midwestern fairgoers. That idea sparked a journey to recreate the irresistible fried cheese curds typically enjoyed at the Minnesota State Fair, but done differently—by focusing on high-quality cheese and a superior breading rather than following what other manufacturers were producing.
Cheddar Cheese Curds
Our founders traveled extensively—more than 25,000 miles—testing dozens of products and experimenting with hundreds of recipes and techniques. Thousands of hours of tasting, trial, and refinement went into developing a cheese curd we were proud to share. The result is Curdtown: a brand born from persistence, passion, and a willingness to rethink how fried cheese curds should taste and feel.
Rather than masking the cheese with excessive batter or using inferior cheese by-products, Curdtown emphasizes the cheese first. During their search, the founders visited dairy farms and creameries throughout the Midwest to find the best all-natural curds. They sought white cheddar produced without hormones or animal rennet and ultimately sourced their curds from Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery. By working with that cooperative, Curdtown supports more than 400 dairy farmers across Wisconsin and Minnesota and ensures a consistently high-quality cheddar base for its recipes.
Cheese Curds with Wasabi Aioli
Equally important to great cheese is the coating. After testing countless breading options—from potato chips to crackers—the team settled on high-end Japanese panko. Panko delivers a light, airy crunch that complements rather than overwhelms the curd. Where many producers use heavy coatings that can be half of the finished product, Curdtown maintains a minimum 2:1 cheese-to-breading ratio so the cheddar flavor remains front and center.
By combining top-quality, all-natural white cheddar curds with refined panko breading, Curdtown achieves a distinct texture contrast: a crisp golden exterior that gives way to a warm, gooey interior of real cheddar. This approach preserves the authentic character of the curd while providing the satisfying crunch that makes deep-fried cheese curds such a beloved snack.
Chili Cheese Curds
Curdtown’s development process was deliberate and hands-on. The founders sampled a wide variety of regional curds and methods, iterated recipes, and refined production techniques to maintain consistent flavor and texture. That dedication shows in the final product—cheese curds that offer true cheddar taste, clean ingredients, and a satisfying bite.
Now, Curdtown is moving beyond regional fairs and local markets to reach a national audience. The mission remains the same: deliver an authentic, better-for-you deep-fried cheese curd that highlights the quality of the cheese and the craft of the breading. Whether you enjoy them as a snack, appetizer, or a unique topping for burgers and salads, Curdtown aims to bring a genuine Midwestern favorite to more tables with attention to ingredient quality and a commitment to real cheddar flavor.
We hope you enjoy our cheese curds as much as we enjoyed creating them—developed with care, rooted in dairy farming traditions, and designed to celebrate the true taste of cheddar.
