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This is exciting. I love the box meals that I prepare, but I found I don't have time. This service is super inexpensive, already completed, and prepared by Atlanta chefs (heck yeah!). Thank you for introducing the company to us.
This episode has cemented for me that we need a Matt Mitchell/Charlie Berens crossover in our lives. Same energy. One is from Alabama, the other Wisconsin. That's it, that's the only difference. Someone's managers, can we get on that, please?
Pro Wisconsin tip - throw your curds into the air fryer for about 2 minutes when you get home, esp if they're sitting in the bag for more than 5 minutes. So much better.
There is a higher than 0% chance my mom made your cheese curds! Glad you really liked them. I live about 150 feet away from one of the factorys that prepares Culver's curds!
When I lived in Texas, there were many a friendly arguments that Culver's was better than Whataburger. I based that mostly on every Culver's I've been in is good. Whataburger had some good locations, and a lot that I wouldn't go into a second time.
I live in Wisconsin and worked at a cheese factory for way too long. All fast food cheese curds suck compared to curds straight out of the curd distribution tank.
You are so correct! Fresh cheese curds on their own are delicious and way better than this stuff. I feel these companies chop up blocks of cheese, roll them in breading, throw 'em in boiling grease, and call them cheese curds...when they are just fried cheese.
I'm from Wisconsin the land of Beer, Bars, Friday Fish fry, and cheese curds. The one thing I have to say... YOU MUST eat the cheese curds when they are warm in less than 10 mins! You also should try dipping them in ranch dressing. Ummm... welcome to the Midwest. You also need about 3 to 6 beers to drink with the cheese curds.
@@dshoultz6110 I’m going to guess you are not From Wisconsin. Either way every person deserves their own opinion and things they like. Enjoy your curds! 😃
From someone who's from Wisconsin, we know our curds. Culver's has really good curds but if you want better curds, come to the bars up here. And yes, Culver's has amazing burgers also.
As a North Carolinian, I'm so happy to see Cook Out getting some representation! Matt, in the future you should definitely rank Cook Out shakes and/or tray combos! But the competition might get heated 🤣
Hey der guy, just want to let you know that Wisconsin is the Alabama of the Nort’. In Wisconsin, it’s all beer, beer brats, cheese, cheese curds and fish fried. Anyways, tell your folks I says hi and watch out for deer.
Born and Raised in NC, and I've had cookout many times (yes it is from NC) and I had no idea they had cheese curds. Their hush puppies are where it's at
Nah, fam. Their milkshakes are where it’s at. Everything else, to me, is a foot note. They’re essentially a milkshake parlor that happens to serve food.
@@mwn3512 You must try the poutine at a sit-down restaurant in Montreal Canada before you make such a judgement. I feel like you have not given it a fair chance; and that is coming from an Alabama southerner.
I am from Wisconsin and I really like Cousin's Subs cheese curds with marinara sauce. Another poster is right. If you are not eating them fresh, they suck.
I've lived in WI for the last 16 years... I have never noticed cheese curds on a Cousin's subs menu before. Just looked up my local Cousin's... they have them. Well, I know what I am trying tonight. Thank you!
As a Wisconsin resident I say if we give you a few culvers in exchange for a few bojangles I would be cool with that. On a side note, I would like to invite you to the Wisconsin state fair where we fry everything, it is basically one big food festival with beer and a big slide. Happy Easter sir!
I went to a family reunion in Minnesota when I was a kid. That's when I was introduced to fried cheese curds at a carnival food truck. I ate the crap out of them. They were glorious
Matt I was about to lose my mind when you said NC and SC were identical twins but you saved yourself at the end 😅 despite the names the states could not be much more different.
@@royalaugust9212 I don't disagree, but here's the thing: North Carolina, despite being less authentically Southern, is still better, partially because it is a great melting pot, but still keeps enough of that Southern charm to shine.
Growing up in Minnesota I was shocked to hear you only recently discovered the wonderful world of curds. If want the best you’ll ever eat, along with the best burgers, you must visit Shamrocks Irish Nook in St Paul. You’re welcome
Omg I came here to say this exact thing but you beat me to it! Both the original and the honey bacon varieties are *chef’s kiss” and my kids love the newer flamin hot ones. My family usually gets two or three orders of curds to share whenever we go to Shamrock’s and we always need extra ranch to dip them. What’s your favorite burger there? Do you go for a juicy, or stick to something with less cheese lava? 😂 And we can’t forget they also have some of the best fries in the state. Can you tell I’m hungry? 🤤 😂
@@photogbrandie5744 I was lucky enough to attend the first burger battle were the debuted the honey bacon curds. It was torture waiting for them to show up on the menu permanently. Can I say the April BOM, or do I need to choose from the menu? Here’s where you block me… I actually don’t like their fries. I’ve been going for years and they’re always bad. Always. When I first started eating there the fries were always burnt. Then about 10 years ago they went the other way and were consistently under done. I was just back in MN in February and they seem to have gone back to burnt. The hardest part of the nookie challenge for me was eating two baskets of them 👎
As a midwesterner who has eaten at Culver's since before they opened additional units (Sauk City #1), I'm glad that you ranked the big C on top. No one does better than them. I'm also glad you ranked DQ at #2, I agree that they do pretty dang well for a chain. Real curds fans dip them in marinara too. Jus' sayin'.
@@AnnThielman A place at the Minnesota State Fair that does deep fried cheese curds was on a food show once (can't remember if it was Bizarre Foods or what) and they said that they get their cheese from Wisconsin. You're welcome, Minnesota.
As a North Carolina native, I can impartially confirm that we are the better of the two Carolinas. And Matt, you can walk up to most Cookouts and order after taking a long look at the menu. Keep blessing.
Culver's Headquarters: Prairie du Sac, WI Daily Queen Headquarters: Bloomington, MN Freddy's Headquarters: Wichita, KS It's official, the Midwest has out-fried and out-cheesed the South. Don't worry, we'll be nice about our victory.
As a North Carolinian, I will stand by Cook Out till the day I die. It’s not fantastic by any means, but it’s open late, it’s fast, it’s cheap, it’s good, and where else can you get a quesadilla with a side of quesadilla and another side of quesadilla? It’s the embodiment of the American dream.
As someone who often orders Dairy Queen’s cheese curds, they are usually pretty circular and uniform but will still come in clumps like that. Dip them in your blizzard like fries, it’s magical.
The Midwest is pretty much just the South in the North. I would have to say excluding the cities, but you have to do that for the south in some places too.
WI = TN MI = AL NE = OK IL = GA ND/SD = SC IN = NC MO = MS OH = FL MN = LA (weird accent, soggy, full of mosquitoes) KS = AR (they literally are just 1 letter different) IA = ✈️
I was in WI a few years ago and sitting at a bar while my Son skied, when I was asked if I wanted Cheese Curds. I asked what is a Cheese turd, which got the bar patrons laughing and heard my accent. They sent me 5 pounds of breaded cheese for free. They had this Cajun dipping sauce which I was surprised they new what Cajun was and it was goooood.
A big part of the Culver's experience you're missing out on down there in the south is that they require all their employees to greet you with a smile and make you feel welcomed. That's something you can get just about anywhere in the South, but up here, it's an experience unique to Culver's.
Historically, no. They've only recently opened stores in the big cities about an hours drive away from me, and as of 10 years ago, they weren't in my state at all.
You are correct sir. Cookout is from the better Carolina (the North). You go there for the large amount of inexpensive food you get… but mostly for the milkshakes.
First time I had a fried cheese curds was a couple years ago when I had to go to Wisconsin for a wedding. Heard Culver’s was a big thing up theee so I had to try it. Now I wish there were more here in Texas
Culver’s being from Wisconsin and what I grew up on are the Best. If not eaten within 3 minutes coming outta fryer might as well toss them out or use as a topping for your patty melt or double butter burger
I really like them too. I also love their chicken strip baskets. They are now the only restaurant that serves them within 35 minutes of where I live. I wish DQ was closer. We used to have a Long John's/A&W combo place near where I live, and they sold cheese curds, but one day the a-hole who owned the place closed it down without warning. They didn't even bother to tell their employees! The employees got up early and got ready for work only to discover the place was shut down.
Cookout is great, just have to find your perfect combination. Cajun chicken tray, corndog, cajun fries, and banana fudge shake. And yes NC is the best of the Carolinas.
Usually we have the food in common on this one I have never even seen a cheese curd so I found it interesting and different since I never even knew what one was. The closest thing I have had is cheese sticks usually the kind I microwave and they taste pretty good, but these are different. Now I know! (That more you know rainbow just went by me! lol)
Yes!! The Cracker Barrel extra sharp cheddar is amazing and I have such fond memories of eating it when some was being prepared for mac n cheese. Also, I appreciated the inclusion of the Incredibles' Bob's life is shaping up until it all drastically goes downhill score
I do eat, and like kraft singles. However, I do know for a fact, after testing the theory myself, that they are made out of plastic. It is not real cheese. However, I've eaten it my whole life, and still do, and I'm okay. My family is okay, so yeah, I'll still eat it. I am sure we have eaten worse and didn't know it. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right.
It isn't cheese but it's not plastic. It's made with elements of cheese like milk solids and whey, with oil and emulsifiers and stabilizers. Not the healthiest food but it's not plastic, it's food.
Did you say Freddy’s has lots of room to improve their burgers? No way man, they have the best of the fast food burgers. Only one close is Culver’s. But Freddy’s is like a combination of the best part of Culver’s and Steak and Shake together.
Also extra comment, 90% of people in SC also agree that NC is the better Carolina. They only live in SC for the lower taxes even though they admit most of the reason NC is better is because we have things the taxes pay for. But they still choose the lower taxes. I'm not hating on it, I'm just saying that they still agree NC is better and choose lower taxes and don't get mad about it themselves
As a product of the Rust Belt, I'm tickled that a Southern Gentleman is attempting to discern the best Cheese curd. Although Culver's is an excellent fried cheese curd.
Believe it or not, Sonic actually has really good cheese curds! They have a great cheese pull, crispy breading, and really good cheese! And they're all uniform in shape (they look like mini tator tots)! You should try them! Great video, Matt! Keep'em coming!
Matt as someone with adhd just download the restaurants app so you can take your time and build your orders in the apps, do your mobile order then all you have to do is yell your name into the speaker and pick up your food
I'm so happy that Cook Out has made it onto Bless your Rank, but sad that it had to be the cheese curd episode. I like the cheese bites, but there are so many better options. Cook Out is for a Milkshake any time of day, and everything else past 1 a.m. When it's 2 a.m. and you need something to top off your night, Cook Out is your best friend.
As a Wisconsin guy, I'm glad you recognized that we have best cheese curds. We take our cheese very seriously here! In fact, I would recommend that you attend the Cheese Capitol Festival in Plymouth, WI in June or the Monroe Cheese Days in September (of even numbered years only).
@@michaelburtyk6080 Culvers does a walleye fish fry that is pretty solid at certain times of the year... I had it last week. Look for the "Northwoods Walleye Dinner" on the menu. You can also order online, or verify the location you are looking to visit has it.
I work 10 minutes outside Plymouth, WI, and second this! Get an early start and head out to Hennings Cheese Factory just outside of Kiel, WI, you won’t be sorry.
My wife first introduced me to cheese curds around 2005. When they are on, they are amazing. States (HQs) in order of rank: 1) Wisconsin, 2) Minnesota, 3) Kansas, 4) North Carolina, 5) Georgia (both BWW and Zaxby's are HQ'd in GA)
I haven't finished the video, but Culvers better win. They don't play around with them fried cheese balls. edit: Finished the video. I'm a happy man who knows my fastfood curds
As a person who was born in the South, lived there until 2007, then moved to Wisconsin, I believe I can speak on this. 1) Cheese curds alone are good, but I feel you need a dip. Raw dogging them changes the flavor 2) If you ever find yourself in Madison, I will happily give you a tour around my area to try curds in the Madison area. We have a place called Old Fashioned and they have tiger sauce and smoked paprika sauce for their curds and they're pretty amazing. But yeah. As North Carolina is where I was born...I can't imagine the curds down in that area compare to what you can get up here in the Midwest. Glad Culver's was included at least -- a Wisconsin special.
Tipsy Cow (Madison or Sun Prairie) has good curds too, and the Tipsy burger is on point. The alligator bites are interesting too if you are adventurous.
I appreciate you emphasizing that they are good without sauce. Personally I don't like them fried or anywhere other than an actual cheese making area. And I categorically refuse to eat *anything* that requires a sauce to be edible.
Gonna have to revisit DQ's curds. Haven't had them in a long time, but them landing at #2 was a surprise. As a curd-lover, I agree with the rest of this list. I think you hated on Zaxby's a little much, but I'd still just place them a little above Buffalo Wild Wings, so its relative ranking was still good.
The secret to eating cheese curds is that they must be HOT..cold ones turn to rubber. And Culver's uses the same seasoned breading on their chicken tenders.
In order for cheese curds to be amazing, you have to eat them essentially straight out of the fryer. They are like french fries; you have to eat them hot. Otherwise, they won't taste great. Also, as a South Carolinian, I should be offended. But I do like both Carolinas, so I'm not all that offended. Both of them are great. Both have things that make them awesome (and both have things that aren't great, like too many Yankees moving into my particular city). Come visit us. You'll have a great time!
A&W and BWW are my go tos, with Freddy's next. I prefer the light breading, so Culver's can go, but if you like breading, this is probably the right order for you. Also, THANK YOU for calling out that insane menu that Cook Out has. Love the restaurant when on trips, but the drive thru is a nightmare unless you know exactly what you want.
A&W was the first cheese curds I've ever had. I was surprised to get to the end not see them make an appearance. However, I'm not educated enough to know if they're present anywhere near Matt's Alabama home.
Wisconsin born and bred. I live near n central Wisconsin. Within 20 miles in any direction there are six cheese factories. There are two ways to eat curds...fresh from the dairy while they are still warm (sorry Matt, you just have to come to Wisconsin to experience that) or fried. And there are two ways to fry curds...with batter or with breading. Personally, the best deep fried cheese curds are available only one week out of the year at the Central Wisconsin State Fair.
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It’s going to be a good Friday.
Are you doing alright, do you smell burnt toast lol
It's because of the burrito episode I tried Cook Unity and still get meals weekly
So diet Alabama
This is exciting. I love the box meals that I prepare, but I found I don't have time. This service is super inexpensive, already completed, and prepared by Atlanta chefs (heck yeah!). Thank you for introducing the company to us.
As a cheesehead, I can advise that if you aren’t eating your curds within 10 minutes out of the fryer, just throw them away.
They are so much better when fresh out of the fryer. There was an old school A&W in Cortland we'd go to and they had the best fried cheese curds
True story! At the 11 minute mark, they become a salty pencil eraser.
@@candacewilliams7475 A&W does indeed have good cheese curds. They are definitely 200% better fresh 👍
Absolutely!
Fresh Only! I prefer mozzarella whips.
This episode has cemented for me that we need a Matt Mitchell/Charlie Berens crossover in our lives. Same energy. One is from Alabama, the other Wisconsin. That's it, that's the only difference. Someone's managers, can we get on that, please?
Genius idea
100% agree!
I am totally down for a Berens/Mitchell collab.
PLEASE
Yes! Fantastic idea!
Pro Wisconsin tip - throw your curds into the air fryer for about 2 minutes when you get home, esp if they're sitting in the bag for more than 5 minutes. So much better.
Biggest flaw of this ranking imo; there's no WAY these were still hot when he ate em.
You lost me at air fryer
Wisconsin is the Alabama of the Midwest, same amount of camo, but invert the ratio of churches to bars
As someone who grew up in Wisconsin, this may be the most accurate statement I've ever read. 😂
Wisconsin Tavern League is stronger than any organized religion in Wisconsin.
Advantage: Wisconsin.
@@MelissaEdwards86same! Grew up in Wisconsin and currently live in Alabama
I would say both Wisconsin and Alaska fit the description.
Should I be working right now? Yes. But would I rather be watching Matt Mitchell rank cheese curds? Also yes. Can you tell which wolf won?
Same
I'm retired, but it's a very good day when there's a video from Matt.
I’m with a sister😂
Plus I don’t even know what cheese curds are😂
You keep my secret and I'll keep yours
There is a higher than 0% chance my mom made your cheese curds! Glad you really liked them. I live about 150 feet away from one of the factorys that prepares Culver's curds!
omg that's gotta be TORTURE!
i would be 900 lbs if i lived that close to the factory of all that is good in the world
"Cha-ching!" says Matt's cardiologist after every Bless Your Rank. 😉
Culver's is arguably one of the best fast food spots. I am born and raised in Texas for reference.
Edit: love Cookout too
When I lived in Texas, there were many a friendly arguments that Culver's was better than Whataburger. I based that mostly on every Culver's I've been in is good. Whataburger had some good locations, and a lot that I wouldn't go into a second time.
@@ericepperson8409 well said my friend!
@@ericepperson8409Whataburger for burgers. Culver's for pork loin or walleye. Living together in harmony.
"Roll some cheese in the batter and just throw it in the fryer, Roll Tide," the truest word ever spoken.
I live in Wisconsin and worked at a cheese factory for way too long. All fast food cheese curds suck compared to curds straight out of the curd distribution tank.
Totally agree. The only thing worse is grocery store curds down here. If they don't squeak, I won't eat.
Seconded. We stopped at a dairy in Quebec one time and had some curds that I swear were grass 24 hours earlier. Best curds I've ever had.
I can see that.
You are so correct! Fresh cheese curds on their own are delicious and way better than this stuff. I feel these companies chop up blocks of cheese, roll them in breading, throw 'em in boiling grease, and call them cheese curds...when they are just fried cheese.
👋Hello average person here. What is a curd distribution tank? Lol
I'm from Wisconsin the land of Beer, Bars, Friday Fish fry, and cheese curds. The one thing I have to say... YOU MUST eat the cheese curds when they are warm in less than 10 mins! You also should try dipping them in ranch dressing. Ummm... welcome to the Midwest. You also need about 3 to 6 beers to drink with the cheese curds.
Cheese curds and ranch is such a delight!
I like my fried cheese curds cold and dipped in ketchup. I really miss Culver's classic cheese curds, but I love DQ's and A&W's cheese curds the most.
@@dshoultz6110 I’m going to guess you are not From Wisconsin. Either way every person deserves their own opinion and things they like. Enjoy your curds! 😃
Hot, yes. Ranch, no. I do know folks in Wisconsin who swore by dipping them in their kid’s frozen custard when they weren’t looking though
There is only about 150 miles between the first Culver's and the first Dairy Queen. Makes sense they end up at the top.
The Rat Update segment has become one of my personal favorites. Your editor deserves a raise for how phenomenal their work is on that segment alone!
Heartily agree. As soon as he dropped that curd I said "Welp, that's for the rats."
“Editor” 🤣🤣🤣
Matt is the only person I know who can take an infestation of vermin and turn it into iconic entertainment.
💯 agree! I've enjoyed the infestation update as well😂
Plot twist: the rats have taken over production.
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Pin the comment! Almost didn't see this.
Cool, I look forward to it!
Fairly certain his name is Matt Mitchell and not Al Ostrich............
From someone who's from Wisconsin, we know our curds. Culver's has really good curds but if you want better curds, come to the bars up here. And yes, Culver's has amazing burgers also.
No. There burgers suck. Come Down South and go to a Southern Diner. Culvers is just overpriced McDonalds.
@majorhawker4776 oh God I wish McDonald's tasted that good.
There's one cheese factory in WI that makes square curds with light breading. Spectacular. Winner
Cousins Subs has better curds than Culver's but yeah bar curds are superior to fast food curds
As someone who has had cheese curds from many places. The best cheese curds anywhere is gonna be A&W cheese curds. Culvers comes in second for me.
Yeah, first words out of my mouth when I saw the title was "I wonder if they have A&W where he is".
As a North Carolinian, I'm so happy to see Cook Out getting some representation! Matt, in the future you should definitely rank Cook Out shakes and/or tray combos! But the competition might get heated 🤣
That said, he did confuse us with SC and this cannot be tolerated.
Hey der guy, just want to let you know that Wisconsin is the Alabama of the Nort’. In Wisconsin, it’s all beer, beer brats, cheese, cheese curds and fish fried. Anyways, tell your folks I says hi and watch out for deer.
NOBODY TELL MATT ABOUT CULVER'S BUTTER BURGERS!
We need to keep it top secret...
No need. Freddy's burgers are superior lol
@@dustintilley6886 Let people enjoy shit man
K thanks ❤️
@@sultrytornado5580 ??? ... Seriously.
Oh wait, people joking around and having their own opinions and ideas are offensive huh? Jeez 🙄
Glad to see Culver's finally getting some representation! You should try their cheese curds dipped in their cheese sauce! You won't be sorry!
agree... delicious!
He missed out on curds and ranch... or the curderburger
Culver’s sucks.
That sounds like cannibalism somehow. Cheese dipped in other cheese.
@@rosshoerman8898Well I believe the Curderburger will return in October. Only six months or so from today
Born and Raised in NC, and I've had cookout many times (yes it is from NC) and I had no idea they had cheese curds. Their hush puppies are where it's at
I love their hush puppies so much!
Nah, fam. Their milkshakes are where it’s at. Everything else, to me, is a foot note.
They’re essentially a milkshake parlor that happens to serve food.
"Wisconsin might be the Alabama of the north"
Did we just become best friends?
Yup! But don't touch my drum set.
Cheese curds are used for Poutine which is the Canadian version of cheese fries.
Calling poutine Canadian cheese fries is like calling fettuccine Alfredo Italian Mac and cheese
@@forestwalks8798 poutine isn’t very good. Canadians should make better cheese fries.
@@mwn3512 You must try the poutine at a sit-down restaurant in Montreal Canada before you make such a judgement. I feel like you have not given it a fair chance; and that is coming from an Alabama southerner.
@@michaelburtyk6080 Montreal is the first place I was served poutine. Even my Canadian friends admit it isn’t good.
@@mwn3512 Ok. Sure, buddy. Nice troll attempt.
I am from Wisconsin and I really like Cousin's Subs cheese curds with marinara sauce. Another poster is right. If you are not eating them fresh, they suck.
I've lived in WI for the last 16 years... I have never noticed cheese curds on a Cousin's subs menu before. Just looked up my local Cousin's... they have them. Well, I know what I am trying tonight. Thank you!
As a Wisconsin resident I say if we give you a few culvers in exchange for a few bojangles I would be cool with that. On a side note, I would like to invite you to the Wisconsin state fair where we fry everything, it is basically one big food festival with beer and a big slide. Happy Easter sir!
My go-to meal from Culver's:
1. Double ButterBurger w/cheese plain and a cheese dip to dip the burger in
2. Large cheese curds w/marinara sauce to dip
I went to a family reunion in Minnesota when I was a kid. That's when I was introduced to fried cheese curds at a carnival food truck. I ate the crap out of them. They were glorious
Matt I was about to lose my mind when you said NC and SC were identical twins but you saved yourself at the end 😅 despite the names the states could not be much more different.
This will be a gouda one.
You mozzarella be kidding me with that.
Hahahahahaha
I can't diss a brie.
Cheesy.
I hate myself for laughing at that...
I audibly shouted "Yes, whoop!" when Matt called North Carolina the better Carolina. Face it folks, it's the truth. Good Old North State for life!
AW HAIL YEAH
I was getting more and more suspicious of that whole rambling about nc and sc being the same and then he just went "nah I'm joking, nc is better"
We all know South Carolina is truly more southern, North Carolina is just Yankees in disguise!
@@royalaugust9212 I don't disagree, but here's the thing: North Carolina, despite being less authentically Southern, is still better, partially because it is a great melting pot, but still keeps enough of that Southern charm to shine.
Let's not get too high on your own supply. South Carolina didn't set you a very high bar.
Growing up in Minnesota I was shocked to hear you only recently discovered the wonderful world of curds. If want the best you’ll ever eat, along with the best burgers, you must visit Shamrocks Irish Nook in St Paul. You’re welcome
Omg I came here to say this exact thing but you beat me to it! Both the original and the honey bacon varieties are *chef’s kiss” and my kids love the newer flamin hot ones. My family usually gets two or three orders of curds to share whenever we go to Shamrock’s and we always need extra ranch to dip them.
What’s your favorite burger there? Do you go for a juicy, or stick to something with less cheese lava? 😂
And we can’t forget they also have some of the best fries in the state.
Can you tell I’m hungry? 🤤 😂
@@photogbrandie5744 I was lucky enough to attend the first burger battle were the debuted the honey bacon curds. It was torture waiting for them to show up on the menu permanently.
Can I say the April BOM, or do I need to choose from the menu?
Here’s where you block me… I actually don’t like their fries. I’ve been going for years and they’re always bad. Always. When I first started eating there the fries were always burnt. Then about 10 years ago they went the other way and were consistently under done. I was just back in MN in February and they seem to have gone back to burnt. The hardest part of the nookie challenge for me was eating two baskets of them 👎
This, next to the sweet tea one, is the single most important Bless Your Rank
As a midwesterner who has eaten at Culver's since before they opened additional units (Sauk City #1), I'm glad that you ranked the big C on top. No one does better than them. I'm also glad you ranked DQ at #2, I agree that they do pretty dang well for a chain. Real curds fans dip them in marinara too. Jus' sayin'.
I can't believe that there is a fried food out there that I've never eaten. Yet, you've found it.
I am ready for the cheesecake ranking.
Love Culver's! Now I want their mushroom swiss burger with grilled onions.....😋
THE BEST cheese curds can be found at the Minnesota State Fair. If you ever get a chance to attend, you need to have cheese curds.
You mean Wisconsin
@@ebtv7663 No, I actually meant the MN state fair. I guess I haven't had the ones from the WI St Fair, but the MN ones are perfect.
Best things in Minnesota do come from Wisconsin
@@AnnThielman A place at the Minnesota State Fair that does deep fried cheese curds was on a food show once (can't remember if it was Bizarre Foods or what) and they said that they get their cheese from Wisconsin. You're welcome, Minnesota.
As a North Carolina native, I can impartially confirm that we are the better of the two Carolinas.
And Matt, you can walk up to most Cookouts and order after taking a long look at the menu. Keep blessing.
Never tried any of the others, but I LOVE the ones at Culver's.
Culver's Headquarters: Prairie du Sac, WI
Daily Queen Headquarters: Bloomington, MN
Freddy's Headquarters: Wichita, KS
It's official, the Midwest has out-fried and out-cheesed the South. Don't worry, we'll be nice about our victory.
the fact dude is from WI talkin shit on culvers out the gate has me flabbergasted. Culvers is S tier fast food
Midwest "Nice"
As a North Carolinian, I will stand by Cook Out till the day I die. It’s not fantastic by any means, but it’s open late, it’s fast, it’s cheap, it’s good, and where else can you get a quesadilla with a side of quesadilla and another side of quesadilla? It’s the embodiment of the American dream.
Plus they got Cheerwine
Don’t forget the two corn dogs with a side of two more corn dogs…
This will be a gouda one
You're so sharp. 😉
As someone who often orders Dairy Queen’s cheese curds, they are usually pretty circular and uniform but will still come in clumps like that. Dip them in your blizzard like fries, it’s magical.
The Midwest is pretty much just the South in the North. I would have to say excluding the cities, but you have to do that for the south in some places too.
WI = TN
MI = AL
NE = OK
IL = GA
ND/SD = SC
IN = NC
MO = MS
OH = FL
MN = LA (weird accent, soggy, full of mosquitoes)
KS = AR (they literally are just 1 letter different)
IA = ✈️
@@NUNYABIDDY1 I don't know about Michigan being Alabama. That's where I'm from.
The comments about A&W and Cousins curds being good are definitely true. Cousins are the best chain curds in my opinion.
Matt Mitchell and Charlie Berens comedy tour is what the country needs!
Man I don’t even like cheese turds….but you know what I do love!?!? Some good ol Bless Your Rank!!
Ashe County cheese has great curds. They're located in Weast Jefferson N.C.
I was in WI a few years ago and sitting at a bar while my Son skied, when I was asked if I wanted Cheese Curds. I asked what is a Cheese turd, which got the bar patrons laughing and heard my accent. They sent me 5 pounds of breaded cheese for free. They had this Cajun dipping sauce which I was surprised they new what Cajun was and it was goooood.
A big part of the Culver's experience you're missing out on down there in the south is that they require all their employees to greet you with a smile and make you feel welcomed. That's something you can get just about anywhere in the South, but up here, it's an experience unique to Culver's.
Do you not have Chic-fil-a?
Historically, no. They've only recently opened stores in the big cities about an hours drive away from me, and as of 10 years ago, they weren't in my state at all.
Culver is one of my favorite being from Illinois and living in the south I love having a Culver’s and DQ and cook out and zaxbys by me
"North Carolina and South Carolina are basically twins" YOU TAKE THAT BACK RIGHT NOW, MATT
You are correct sir. Cookout is from the better Carolina (the North). You go there for the large amount of inexpensive food you get… but mostly for the milkshakes.
Yeeeees watermelon milkshake!!!
To quote a former coworker re: Cookout: You can get a side of CORN DOG!
First time I had a fried cheese curds was a couple years ago when I had to go to Wisconsin for a wedding. Heard Culver’s was a big thing up theee so I had to try it. Now I wish there were more here in Texas
Culver’s being from Wisconsin and what I grew up on are the Best. If not eaten within 3 minutes coming outta fryer might as well toss them out or use as a topping for your patty melt or double butter burger
I believe Dairy Queen’s cheese curds are the best. I was shocked the first time I had them, they are really REALLY good
I really like them too. I also love their chicken strip baskets. They are now the only restaurant that serves them within 35 minutes of where I live. I wish DQ was closer.
We used to have a Long John's/A&W combo place near where I live, and they sold cheese curds, but one day the a-hole who owned the place closed it down without warning. They didn't even bother to tell their employees! The employees got up early and got ready for work only to discover the place was shut down.
Cookout is great, just have to find your perfect combination. Cajun chicken tray, corndog, cajun fries, and banana fudge shake. And yes NC is the best of the Carolinas.
I go cajun chicken wraps, hot dog with grilled onions, and a peanut butter-based milkshake.
As a North Carolinian, HOW HAVE YOU NOT HAD COOK OUT UNTIL NOW?
Usually we have the food in common on this one I have never even seen a cheese curd so I found it interesting and different since I never even knew what one was. The closest thing I have had is cheese sticks usually the kind I microwave and they taste pretty good, but these are different. Now I know! (That more you know rainbow just went by me! lol)
If ya ain't had *real* _fresh_ curds then ya don't know. Fried cheese ain't it.
The Cheese hat is the symbol of the Green Bay Packers Fans!
Yes!! The Cracker Barrel extra sharp cheddar is amazing and I have such fond memories of eating it when some was being prepared for mac n cheese. Also, I appreciated the inclusion of the Incredibles' Bob's life is shaping up until it all drastically goes downhill score
LOVE cheese curds! Too bad there are none of these places around me.....ok, wild wings, but I won't even get the wings!! 🤣😂
What's next?? Fried okra??
I do eat, and like kraft singles. However, I do know for a fact, after testing the theory myself, that they are made out of plastic. It is not real cheese. However, I've eaten it my whole life, and still do, and I'm okay. My family is okay, so yeah, I'll still eat it. I am sure we have eaten worse and didn't know it. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right.
It isn't cheese but it's not plastic. It's made with elements of cheese like milk solids and whey, with oil and emulsifiers and stabilizers.
Not the healthiest food but it's not plastic, it's food.
"The Carolinas are like the twins of the South, can't tell 'em apart..."
You mean like Alabama and Mississippi?
"North Carolina is the better one, we know that."
Matt, once again, spittin' facts.
Will echo A&W for curds. And a farmer in a basket - which is a hamburger on a tenderloin with fries, and a side of curds.
I've never been this early. Also the video I didn't know I needed
Did you say Freddy’s has lots of room to improve their burgers?
No way man, they have the best of the fast food burgers.
Only one close is Culver’s.
But Freddy’s is like a combination of the best part of Culver’s and Steak and Shake together.
Freddys sucked so bad in my town it shut down.
Thank for letting me know i am not alone with the Cookout drive through.
So glad to see Cookout finally getting some attention on your channel! You need to check out their large tea and milkshakes next!
Also extra comment, 90% of people in SC also agree that NC is the better Carolina. They only live in SC for the lower taxes even though they admit most of the reason NC is better is because we have things the taxes pay for. But they still choose the lower taxes. I'm not hating on it, I'm just saying that they still agree NC is better and choose lower taxes and don't get mad about it themselves
As a product of the Rust Belt, I'm tickled that a Southern Gentleman is attempting to discern the best Cheese curd. Although Culver's is an excellent fried cheese curd.
Believe it or not, Sonic actually has really good cheese curds! They have a great cheese pull, crispy breading, and really good cheese! And they're all uniform in shape (they look like mini tator tots)! You should try them! Great video, Matt! Keep'em coming!
I think in honor of the upcoming 12 team playoff next season, you should do a playoff bracket for the cheese sticks.
Cookout in the thumbnail. Clicked immediately.
A southerner ranking cheese curds? Stay in your lane dude. 🤣
Matt as someone with adhd just download the restaurants app so you can take your time and build your orders in the apps, do your mobile order then all you have to do is yell your name into the speaker and pick up your food
I'm from OK and I can say that once cheese curds cool the batter options as well as the texture changes drastically
So Matt are You going a little midwestern now? You know we aren't known for a cheese curds here in the south!
I'm so happy that Cook Out has made it onto Bless your Rank, but sad that it had to be the cheese curd episode. I like the cheese bites, but there are so many better options. Cook Out is for a Milkshake any time of day, and everything else past 1 a.m. When it's 2 a.m. and you need something to top off your night, Cook Out is your best friend.
You MUST visit the MN State Fair and get hot fresh cheese curds. I've never been to the WI State Fair but I would bet they have them too 😉😋
As a Wisconsin guy, I'm glad you recognized that we have best cheese curds. We take our cheese very seriously here! In fact, I would recommend that you attend the Cheese Capitol Festival in Plymouth, WI in June or the Monroe Cheese Days in September (of even numbered years only).
Thank you, Brian. I will have to do that. Maybe you have a great suggestion to find the best restaurant that sells walleye nearby?
@@michaelburtyk6080 Culvers does a walleye fish fry that is pretty solid at certain times of the year... I had it last week. Look for the "Northwoods Walleye Dinner" on the menu. You can also order online, or verify the location you are looking to visit has it.
I work 10 minutes outside Plymouth, WI, and second this! Get an early start and head out to Hennings Cheese Factory just outside of Kiel, WI, you won’t be sorry.
Psalms 19:14 (NKJV) Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.
I would agree: we should call them cheesy nuggs.
My whole family loves this show, by the way. Thank you and bless you!!!
My wife first introduced me to cheese curds around 2005. When they are on, they are amazing.
States (HQs) in order of rank: 1) Wisconsin, 2) Minnesota, 3) Kansas, 4) North Carolina, 5) Georgia (both BWW and Zaxby's are HQ'd in GA)
I haven't finished the video, but Culvers better win. They don't play around with them fried cheese balls.
edit: Finished the video. I'm a happy man who knows my fastfood curds
As a person who was born in the South, lived there until 2007, then moved to Wisconsin, I believe I can speak on this.
1) Cheese curds alone are good, but I feel you need a dip. Raw dogging them changes the flavor
2) If you ever find yourself in Madison, I will happily give you a tour around my area to try curds in the Madison area. We have a place called Old Fashioned and they have tiger sauce and smoked paprika sauce for their curds and they're pretty amazing.
But yeah. As North Carolina is where I was born...I can't imagine the curds down in that area compare to what you can get up here in the Midwest. Glad Culver's was included at least -- a Wisconsin special.
Tipsy Cow (Madison or Sun Prairie) has good curds too, and the Tipsy burger is on point. The alligator bites are interesting too if you are adventurous.
The Old Fashioned’s cheese curds are the absolute, 100% best I’ve had anywhere!
I appreciate you emphasizing that they are good without sauce. Personally I don't like them fried or anywhere other than an actual cheese making area.
And I categorically refuse to eat *anything* that requires a sauce to be edible.
I miss the old fashioned
Gonna have to revisit DQ's curds. Haven't had them in a long time, but them landing at #2 was a surprise. As a curd-lover, I agree with the rest of this list. I think you hated on Zaxby's a little much, but I'd still just place them a little above Buffalo Wild Wings, so its relative ranking was still good.
Update: I need to apologize to both DQ and Matt for doubting where DQ's curds stand. They were delicious, and a solid #2 after Culver's.
“I love a good oopsie cheese”
Words spoken by a true visionary.
Culver's has two different cheeses for their cheese curds
A surprise in every bite! 😀
The secret to eating cheese curds is that they must be HOT..cold ones turn to rubber. And Culver's uses the same seasoned breading on their chicken tenders.
I'm surprised you didn't try A&W. I loved their sriracha cheese curds before they stopped selling them.
In order for cheese curds to be amazing, you have to eat them essentially straight out of the fryer. They are like french fries; you have to eat them hot. Otherwise, they won't taste great.
Also, as a South Carolinian, I should be offended. But I do like both Carolinas, so I'm not all that offended. Both of them are great. Both have things that make them awesome (and both have things that aren't great, like too many Yankees moving into my particular city).
Come visit us. You'll have a great time!
A&W and BWW are my go tos, with Freddy's next. I prefer the light breading, so Culver's can go, but if you like breading, this is probably the right order for you. Also, THANK YOU for calling out that insane menu that Cook Out has. Love the restaurant when on trips, but the drive thru is a nightmare unless you know exactly what you want.
little secret for the bdubs curds. ask for caramel sauce, it sounds weird but i promise it’s a game changer
This is a great combo the bartender told me to try also if you get the mozzarella sticks get an extra side of Parmesan garlic it will change your life
I was surprised not to see A&W not on here. In my mind its around the culver/dq range.
A&W was the first cheese curds I've ever had. I was surprised to get to the end not see them make an appearance. However, I'm not educated enough to know if they're present anywhere near Matt's Alabama home.
That windows sound effect at the end was great. Also the rat updates are always fun.
Wisconsin born and bred. I live near n central Wisconsin. Within 20 miles in any direction there are six cheese factories. There are two ways to eat curds...fresh from the dairy while they are still warm (sorry Matt, you just have to come to Wisconsin to experience that) or fried. And there are two ways to fry curds...with batter or with breading. Personally, the best deep fried cheese curds are available only one week out of the year at the Central Wisconsin State Fair.