- Cheese curds are a big favorite in the Midwest, but which chain has the best fast-food option?
- I tried cheese curds from Culver’s, Zaxby’s, and Freddy’s.
- There were aspects I liked about each one, but Culver’s blew the others away.
The Midwest might claim cheese curds as its own, but the savory snack can be traced back to Ancient Rome.
Luckily, dairy industries in Canada and the US have adapted their own versions of the bite-sized, moist, curdled milk. That may not sound appetizing to you, but as a Midwesterner, I know the taste is out of this world.
Fresh cheese curds — a byproduct of the cheesemaking process — are identifiable by their irregular shapes and squeakiness when chewed. And like everything that’s good about the Midwest, I like them best when they’re fried.
I typically avoid fast-food curds in favor of more authentic options near me, but I tried curds at Culver’s, Zaxby’s, and Freddy’s to see which chain is best.
Here’s how they stacked up.
