In a new collab with Matty Matheson, the fast-food chain has added KFC cheese curds and a poutine-inspired dish to its menu.
As someone who was born and bred in Wisconsin, I’ve always felt that fried cheese curds should be more accessible. Maybe that makes me biased, but what could be better than a deep-fried ball of delicious cheese?
When it comes to the world of fast food, few chains have embraced the Midwestern favorite. To my knowledge, Culver’s and A&W are among the only chains that offer cheese curds, and few others have dabbled in the dairy-forward treat even as a limited-time variety. It’s a real culinary injustice in my book. Enter: KFC cheese curds.
KFC Just Added Cheese Curds to Its Menu
In a new collab with The Bear star and chef Matty Matheson, KFC has changed the fast-food cheese curd game. As part of the chain’s new $5 bowl lineup, it is now offering fried cheese curds both as a side as well as atop a new, poutine-inspired dish called Matty’s Cheesy Nuggy Gravy Bowl.
How do the KFC cheese curds taste?
Of course, I had to get a taste of the new KFC cheese curds for myself. When I opened the box, I was immediately surprised to see that the curds were of varying sizes, not unlike what you’d find from an appetizer at a more upscale restaurant. Once I bit into one, I was also surprised by how crunchy the curds’ breading was and how fresh the milky, mild cheese tasted—a perfect companion to some ranch dipping sauce. I may have even heard a slight squeak when I bit into one of them, which is a sign of freshness.
On the downside, the portion size was quite small, but considering the $4.31 price tag I paid, I can’t complain too much. The cheese curds tasted fantastic. I’d definitely order them again.
Next, I tried the curds as a part of the poutine-esque Matty’s Cheesy Nuggy Gravy Bowl. The appearance of the bowl was a bit underwhelming when compared to its marketing photos. I thought the bowl could have gone a bit heavier with curds and gravy, though the taste was strangely addictive. It wasn’t as delectable as the cheese curds on their own, but still plenty tasty as an approximation of the French-Canadian favorite.
How long will KFC have cheese curds on the menu?
The chain did not indicate in its announcement of its latest offerings how long they’ll stick around for, but a special collab of this nature is often a limited-time menu item. If you want to get a taste of the KFC cheese curds yourself, you’ll probably want to head to one of their locations ASAP.
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