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Firecracker Cheese Curds: Turn Up the Heat with This Explosive Limited-Time Menu Item

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Summer celebrations call for bold flavors, exciting menu specials, and appetizers that keep guests coming back for more. If you're looking for a limited-time offering that's easy to execute and impossible to resist, Firecracker Cheese Curds are the perfect addition to your menu.

Made with premium Kaufhold's Kurds® Breaded Cheese Curds, this spicy twist on a classic favorite delivers crispy, melty perfection with just the right amount of heat. Better yet, they're ready in just two minutes, making them an ideal fit for busy kitchens...especially when cooked in an AutoFry®.

Firecracker Cheese Curds Recipe

IngredientsFirecracker Cheese Curds in Basket

  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. Fry to Perfection
Cook the Kaufhold's Breaded Cheese Curds in your AutoFry for approximately 2 minutes, or until they're golden brown with perfectly melted centers.

2. Make the Firecracker Sauce
Whisk together:

  • Sweet chili sauce
  • Rice vinegar
  • Honey
  • Sriracha (optional)
  • Garlic powder

The result is a sweet, tangy, spicy glaze that coats every bite.

3. Toss
Immediately toss the hot cheese curds in the Firecracker sauce until evenly coated.

4. Garnish & Serve
Top with chopped parsley and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Serve with cool ranch dressing for dipping.

Why Kaufhold's Kurds?

When it comes to breaded cheese curds, quality matters, and Kaufhold's Kurds delivers.KaufholdPrimaryLogo-Color high Res

Their Wisconsin-made cheese curds are crafted using a unique hand-breaded process, creating a light, crispy coating that lets the premium cheese shine. Fresh ingredients, including whole garlic cloves, whole jalapeños, and habaneros, are incorporated into select flavors, delivering authentic flavor in every bite.

Even better, Kaufhold's cheese curds fry in approximately two minutes, helping operators serve a hot, profitable appetizer faster than many traditional starters.

Available Varieties

  • Original Breaded Cheese Curds
  • Jalapeño Breaded Cheese Curds
  • Garlic Breaded Cheese Curds
  • Sriracha Breaded Cheese Curds
  • Dill Pickle Breaded Cheese Curds
  • Cajun Breaded Cheese Curds
  • Italian Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Bites
  • Yellow Breaded Cheese Curds
  • Curdtown Cheese Curds
  • Curdtown Seasoned Cheese Curds

Whether your customers love classic comfort food or crave bold flavors, there's a Kaufhold's option to match your menu.

Perfect for the AutoFryAutoFry with Firecracker Cheese Curds

Firecracker Cheese Curds pair perfectly with the AutoFry, the only fully enclosed, fully automated deep-frying system on the market.

With consistent cooking, simple operation, and no traditional ventilation hood required, the AutoFry helps operators:

  • Deliver perfectly cooked cheese curds every time
  • Reduce labor during busy rushes
  • Expand appetizer offerings with minimal effort
  • Serve high-quality fried foods consistently

The quick cook time of Kaufhold's cheese curds combined with the AutoFry's automated operation makes this a winning combination for restaurants, bars, breweries, convenience stores, entertainment venues, and more.

Double Your Cheese Curds with MTI's Exclusive Rebate!

There's never been a better time to add Firecracker Cheese Curds to your menu.

As an MTI Rebate Partner, Kaufhold's Kurds is offering an exclusive Buy 2, Get 2 Free rebate for qualifying new AutoFry customers.

Here's How It Works

Step 1

Purchase or lease a new AutoFry.

Step 2

Within 28 days, purchase 2 cases of qualifying Kaufhold's or Curdtown Cheese Curds through your local foodservice distributor.

Step 3

Submit your qualifying distributor invoices to Kaufhold's Kurds.

That's It!

Receive 2 FREE cases of Kaufhold's or Curdtown Cheese Curds through this exclusive Buy 2, Get 2 Free rebate offer.

It's an easy way to stock your kitchen, introduce a crowd-pleasing appetizer, and maximize the value of your new AutoFry investment.

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