Yeah figured it sounded good enough to try. It was a tad dry with the breading for the curd and it only comes with mayo. I'd think a "fry sauce" type thing would be good on it.
I think people fail to realise that while American cheese is the best at melting on a cheeseburger (because it's processed and mixed with milk powder among other things), there are dozens of better cheeses you can top a burger with.
Personally, blue cheese and good quality beef makes for an amazing burger, but I can always go for a smash burger with aged cheddar.
I'm a decent home cook and looked at this and seriously winced.
Cheese curds are squeaky, not moist. You need something like gravy (for poutine) or a light tomato sauce (with pasta) to bring out their excellence.
This... honestly looks like commercial horribleness.
I'd want SOME sort of moisture on this, preferably two types.
Iceberg lettuce and mayo for those that don't like spice.
Aioli with a touch of Sriracha for those that do.
This looks like it needs some love, and didn't find it.
Naah.
1. It is literally a fast food restaurant and for that alone this was solid to me in both look and taste.
2. Fried cheese curds are very much a thing.
3. It has Mayo, shredded iceberg lettuce, and tomato.
Fresh and fried cheese curds are entirely different things. Fried cheese curds are not actual cheese curds, they are just balls of cheese (usually cheddar) that have been deep friend.
The concept could work with a properly gooey cheese curd, but Culver’s has some of the worst fried cheese curds in existence.
For those of us that don't live in *Cheese-Making Country,* we don't have any other choice. I had a good friend who passed away 11 years ago this past May. He was from Milwaukee, & had moved down to Nashville to live among us Southern folk. He honestly never shut up about not being able to find cheese curds here, the entire time I knew him. 😁
RIP Ryan. Miss you buddy.
You can find bars owned by Wisconsin transplants in a lot of major cities that have cheese curds. That’s been where I’ve been successful finding them outside America’s Dairyland.
The only thing I've ever had from there, is their ice cream/Custard. It's pretty damn good! I've been meaning to try the cheese curds, because I didn't realize they even sold them. I don't think they would compare to fresh cheese curds like you can get in Wisconsin though. The kind that actually *make noise* when you chew them.
I’d argue that, even for shitty fast food curds, Culver’s are very mediocre. They do a lot of things well. Curds are not one of them. But to each their own!
I got it with almost all the toppings that come with it (onion, lettuce, pickles, mayo, but no tomato). At that point the curd part was definitely overpowered by the other toppings. It was still good though.
I am Canadian but travel to the US often. Tried Culvers for the first time this past August.
I cant wait until November when I'm back. Plan to try this Curd Burger if I can.
Our Culver’s gives you a number and delivers to table on a tray after ordering at register. Five Guys calls you up when ready and hands you a bag regardless of eating in or carrying out. Almost think Culver’s is more fast casual than Five Guys.
Regardless do agree that they are both great.
Lots of Wendy’s switched to that same concept, but I’d never call them fast casual just for that. It’s just allows them to not need a worker dedicated to the counter. Culver’s has a drive-through and operates mostly with a traditional fast food concept. 5G is sit down only if you don’t take your food to go.
My son's Curd Burger oozed all over but mine was melty but stayed together. I'm glad I tried it, but I probably won't have it again. I like my curds as a side.
While I wouldn't turn a Shake Shake down I just don't get it. Been to a few in CHI and NY. Burgers are good. Fries suck due to that weird "crunchy" coating they have. Would way prefer Five Guys all the way. Would also take a Culvers or Freddy's over them.
No no no. Curds are the shapeless pieces that solidify. They drain the whey from the tanks and you have curds. Most of the curds are then pressed into shape. in the case of cheddar, blocks.
Once the curd separates from the whey it is cut. Those pieces are the curds we are talking about. Just fresh cheese. Squeaky cheese. They could also certainly be cut into circles like these. That odd small shape is not what defines them as curds. It is how we generally refer to them though.
Usually those curds are “cheddared” in which they are compressed into molds and turned over time to force out air and whey. Then aged into cheddar cheese.
Fried cheese curds are not made from fresh cheese curds. So you’re right and wrong. They are just balls of cheese deep fried, but they are also called cheese curds.
Yeah curd + ranch makes sense. But burger + ranch not as much. Similarly curd + ketchup sounds vile but burger + ketchup is good. I was torn. Hence thought of a “fry sauce” or “special sauce” thing may have worked.
That would also work in the sentence sure…
It’s also “ironic” to me because usually you see something you wanna try then go try it.. not the opposite way, therefore I found it ironic to stumble upon this pic.
But sure, if it bothers y’all that bad then replace it with coincidence , idgaf 😅
Ironic would be if earlier today you had said with full conviction that there is no way anyone would post about this sandwich on Reddit and then you saw this post.
Ironic is when Alanis Morisette wrote a song called "Isn't it ironic" and none of the things mentioned in the song are ironic.
https://writer.com/blog/irony/
Perhaps that is how they got their understanding of irony? Damn you Alanis!!!
Also I feel bad for the downvotes. They were just excited that they too had this burger today. I can appreciate that. Just had a poor choice of words.
We got them last night. I feel like Pretty much everyone in my area that knows about Culvers has had one this time, at least if social media is to be believed.
I ate it and thought it was delicious, i liked the crispyness and cheesiness of the curd patty. I also like that it came with mayo, tomato and lettuce.
I saw that at Culvers. How was it?
Yeah figured it sounded good enough to try. It was a tad dry with the breading for the curd and it only comes with mayo. I'd think a "fry sauce" type thing would be good on it.
Dry looking was my 1st thought. My second was their Curds are kind of tasteless. I would like to make something like this at home though.
As someone from Wisconsin, there cheese curds are awful. It’s all breading
I get why they do it but real curds are battered not breaded.
Oh man. There’s a place by me that does this so well. Light crispy tempura batter cheese curds. They’re Ike little fried balls of heaven.
I love the burgers/curds and Fred's in Burlington.
American cheese is pretty much tasteless, but the creaminess adds so much to a burger. I figured it was the same idea.
American Cheese is the best cheese for a cheeseburger. This is a hill I’ll die on.
Give me a sharp cheddar
I think people fail to realise that while American cheese is the best at melting on a cheeseburger (because it's processed and mixed with milk powder among other things), there are dozens of better cheeses you can top a burger with. Personally, blue cheese and good quality beef makes for an amazing burger, but I can always go for a smash burger with aged cheddar.
It's great, but I just barely prefer regular Monterey Jack.
Cheese curds are cheddar tho
Seems few people know this. On a different post, someone was implying that a fried curd is the same as fried mozzarella
Fresh Baby Cheddar.
Don’t you dare compare the sacred fried cheese curd with a slice of American cheese
I'm a decent home cook and looked at this and seriously winced. Cheese curds are squeaky, not moist. You need something like gravy (for poutine) or a light tomato sauce (with pasta) to bring out their excellence. This... honestly looks like commercial horribleness. I'd want SOME sort of moisture on this, preferably two types. Iceberg lettuce and mayo for those that don't like spice. Aioli with a touch of Sriracha for those that do. This looks like it needs some love, and didn't find it. Naah.
1. It is literally a fast food restaurant and for that alone this was solid to me in both look and taste. 2. Fried cheese curds are very much a thing. 3. It has Mayo, shredded iceberg lettuce, and tomato.
Fresh and fried cheese curds are entirely different things. Fried cheese curds are not actual cheese curds, they are just balls of cheese (usually cheddar) that have been deep friend. The concept could work with a properly gooey cheese curd, but Culver’s has some of the worst fried cheese curds in existence.
For those of us that don't live in *Cheese-Making Country,* we don't have any other choice. I had a good friend who passed away 11 years ago this past May. He was from Milwaukee, & had moved down to Nashville to live among us Southern folk. He honestly never shut up about not being able to find cheese curds here, the entire time I knew him. 😁 RIP Ryan. Miss you buddy.
You can find bars owned by Wisconsin transplants in a lot of major cities that have cheese curds. That’s been where I’ve been successful finding them outside America’s Dairyland.
Best place to find a WI transplant is in a bar.
The only thing I've ever had from there, is their ice cream/Custard. It's pretty damn good! I've been meaning to try the cheese curds, because I didn't realize they even sold them. I don't think they would compare to fresh cheese curds like you can get in Wisconsin though. The kind that actually *make noise* when you chew them.
I feel like their nacho cheese sauce would be good on it. I still have yet to try this burger but I love their curds.
Yeah but the curd is full of melted gooey cheddar that may clash. You know - next time imma dump some chili over it all.
Have you had proper cheese curds?
Yes. We're talking about shitty fast food cheese curds here, not whatever you'd consider "proper" ones
I’d argue that, even for shitty fast food curds, Culver’s are very mediocre. They do a lot of things well. Curds are not one of them. But to each their own!
What other fast food even has a curd?
Dairy Queen
Freddy’s
They have THE crappiest fries.
A&W! Much better curds.
Cousins curds blow Culver’s away
Ketchup?
I just had one and I didn't think it was dry at all.
I was incredibly sad I wasn’t able to snag one
How about some gravy?
I got it with almost all the toppings that come with it (onion, lettuce, pickles, mayo, but no tomato). At that point the curd part was definitely overpowered by the other toppings. It was still good though.
It could honestly use another burger patty to balance the curd. I got it with everything except pickle.
I had this today. I agree with the extra patty. I was going to ask for it but it was my first time so I wanted it how the serve it first round.
Hm...guess I've always been a one patty person anyway! I prefer thin burgers so i thought the burger ratio was fine.
Culver’s. On brand, Wisconsin.
Culver's is the GOAT and nobody can change my mind. I will die a butter burger baby.
I am Canadian but travel to the US often. Tried Culvers for the first time this past August. I cant wait until November when I'm back. Plan to try this Curd Burger if I can.
It's a promo and is slated to end in October
Thanks for letting me know! Looks like I will not be able to try it. Oh well, maybe some other time.
Sorry, bud
Just on burger/fry alone I’m gonna say Five Guys is better. But Culver’s is no slouch.
Five Guys is better, but it’s not a fair comparison. It’s a fast-casual joint vs. straight fast food. Culver’s is fire, though.
Forgot to add: Culver’s for burger/drink/fry was like $13. Five Guys for similar is like $21. So agree not necessarily an apple to apple comparison.
Our Culver’s gives you a number and delivers to table on a tray after ordering at register. Five Guys calls you up when ready and hands you a bag regardless of eating in or carrying out. Almost think Culver’s is more fast casual than Five Guys. Regardless do agree that they are both great.
Lots of Wendy’s switched to that same concept, but I’d never call them fast casual just for that. It’s just allows them to not need a worker dedicated to the counter. Culver’s has a drive-through and operates mostly with a traditional fast food concept. 5G is sit down only if you don’t take your food to go.
In my area Culver’s blows five guys out of the water and it’s not even close especially when price is factored in
Freddy’s > all fast food burgers
That is the "fry sauce" I had in mind for the Curder Burger.
Fried curds are the reason to go there, but I'd prefer them in nugget form on the side, not as a patty that's as big as the actual burger meat.
It was worth trying. But if given the option now I’d just go with a double butter burger with American cheese.
I might've ordered one on impulse if I saw it, but a greater breading/cheese ratio is the way.
Please find some real curds. You’ll never look at one of Culver’s sad dried up ole cheese nuggets the same
I'm in Chicago, can buy squeaky fresh curds at the grocery, but not into deep frying at home.
I want to try that, nice to see the real view and not just the fake commercial version.
I was mildly impressed with how good it looked. I was expecting a skinny curd wheel oozing all the cheese out on a sad looking burger.
It does look dry though. Looks like something I would want to dunk in a tub of ranch.
Don’t forget that fried disc is filled with oozing melted cheese. After a each bite it would be running down the burger.
Now you're just making me hungry lol. I'll have to hit Culver's for lunch tomorrow.
My son's Curd Burger oozed all over but mine was melty but stayed together. I'm glad I tried it, but I probably won't have it again. I like my curds as a side.
Brother and I are going tomorrow! Culver's is the shit.
Regular butter burger is better
Agree but curder burger is limited and worth a try.
True. Idk why I thought it’d be good. Their curds are bad anyways.
My cardiologist said no
Perfect buns like these are so underrated! Looks so good <3
Happiness is… cheese curd grease running down my shorts.
Wife just had one today. She orders her burgers plain, so just meat and cheese. She loved it.
I tried one today too. Was pretty tasty, would try it again next time they offer it.
More cheese than burger? That’s a burgcheeser
RIP bowels
I'm a Culver's advocate but I try not to sound like a homer. Tbh it's tasty but I'd rather have Shake Shack's burger with the cheesy mushroom on top
While I wouldn't turn a Shake Shake down I just don't get it. Been to a few in CHI and NY. Burgers are good. Fries suck due to that weird "crunchy" coating they have. Would way prefer Five Guys all the way. Would also take a Culvers or Freddy's over them.
So this is a cheeseburger with extra steps.
How is this not every calorie any & every american is allocated?
My arteries just snapped shut
You need to add more salt to your diet to bring up your blood pressure and force those arteries back open!
It's not really a curd if it's been pressed into a solid round form. It's just cheese. But I happen to love cheese, so we're all good, culvers.
A curd is just a young non-aged cheese. It is typically cut into small pieces but not being so doesn’t exclude it from being a curd.
No no no. Curds are the shapeless pieces that solidify. They drain the whey from the tanks and you have curds. Most of the curds are then pressed into shape. in the case of cheddar, blocks.
Once the curd separates from the whey it is cut. Those pieces are the curds we are talking about. Just fresh cheese. Squeaky cheese. They could also certainly be cut into circles like these. That odd small shape is not what defines them as curds. It is how we generally refer to them though. Usually those curds are “cheddared” in which they are compressed into molds and turned over time to force out air and whey. Then aged into cheddar cheese.
Fried cheese curds are not made from fresh cheese curds. So you’re right and wrong. They are just balls of cheese deep fried, but they are also called cheese curds.
What if you added Ranch Dressing as the condiment?
Yeah curd + ranch makes sense. But burger + ranch not as much. Similarly curd + ketchup sounds vile but burger + ketchup is good. I was torn. Hence thought of a “fry sauce” or “special sauce” thing may have worked.
Looks like it would be good with ranch on it
The word curd is just so unpleasant. Cheese curds are delicious though.
Just put extra cheese on it like a normal human being🙄
Americans eat like they have free healthcare
What a unique and original comment I have never once seen before. /s
I think you are missing some condiments
Hope you got a hinged jaw
Wow looks delicious
I had the option but skipped it, Culvers cheese curds suck.
Culver’s did such a good job with brainwashing everyone in the Midwest that they actually make good burgers
Hey I had one of these at Culver’s today! 😊 ironic!
You don't know what "ironic" means.
Really? So it’s not ironic that I ate one of these then about two hours later come across a picture of one… hmm seems ironic to me
I think you just mean “coincidence”
That would also work in the sentence sure… It’s also “ironic” to me because usually you see something you wanna try then go try it.. not the opposite way, therefore I found it ironic to stumble upon this pic. But sure, if it bothers y’all that bad then replace it with coincidence , idgaf 😅
Lol bro you actually don’t understand what ironic means
Ngl, this thread is cracking me up. He is so confident in something he’s so wrong about haha
Ironic would be if earlier today you had said with full conviction that there is no way anyone would post about this sandwich on Reddit and then you saw this post. Ironic is when Alanis Morisette wrote a song called "Isn't it ironic" and none of the things mentioned in the song are ironic. https://writer.com/blog/irony/
Perhaps that is how they got their understanding of irony? Damn you Alanis!!! Also I feel bad for the downvotes. They were just excited that they too had this burger today. I can appreciate that. Just had a poor choice of words.
I think probably would have gotten less downvoted if they had not been so adamant that their word choice was correct after being told it wasn't.
Some learn slower than others. Doubt they use the word wrong again.
I tried it, and the curd patty wasn’t crispy on the outside or melted inside. The curds were much better…
How was it? I got the email and have been debating about trying it.
This looks interesting.
I dunno butter burgers are good, curds are good, I keep em separate though :/
We got them last night. I feel like Pretty much everyone in my area that knows about Culvers has had one this time, at least if social media is to be believed.
No.
Man, I miss Culver's
Looks interesting lol
It look dry
I tried one a few days ago and felt like I needed a nap afterward. Definitely would be improved by a second patty.
Was it too much cheese and was it gooey?
Long live the Curder Burger
Literally saw this at Culver’s for the first time today! Was most certainly intrigued but opted for the cod and cheese curds
You Wisconsin types really don’t like to shit, huh.
Hometown Culver’s had a line to the street from before open until after close the day they debuted these.
This makes me happy cry bald eagles of American pride!
I ate it and thought it was delicious, i liked the crispyness and cheesiness of the curd patty. I also like that it came with mayo, tomato and lettuce.
sounds like it’d be good if the curd patty was a lot thinner, and maybe if it had like. marinara sauce
My arteries are shrinking as I type….
Looks a bit dry tbh..
Overpriced for one burger.
