State Fair Crescent Cheese Curds

By Coppermouse

Ingredients

• 4 cups vegetable oil
• 1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury™ refrigerated Crescent Dough Sheet
• 8 oz cheese curds, any variety (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 8 wooden skewers
• Condiments, if desired (ranch dressing, Sriracha sauce, ketchup, flavored jam

Preparation

Step 1

1. In deep fryer or 3-quart heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat to 350°F.

2. Unroll dough, and cut lengthwise into 4 strips, then cut crosswise into 8 rows, making 32 squares.

3. Roll piece of dough around each cheese curd (no larger than 1 inch); stretch dough, and press to seal edges and completely cover cheese curd.

4. Fry cheese curds 8 at a time, about 1 minute, turning occasionally until dough is completely cooked through and deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and keep warm.

5. Thread 4 cheese curds on each wooden skewer. Serve immediately with condiments.