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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.

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.

Wisconsin is the Alabama of the Midwest, same amount of camo, but invert the ratio of churches to bars

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?

"Cha-ching!" says Matt's cardiologist after every Bless Your Rank. 😉

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!

"Roll some cheese in the batter and just throw it in the fryer, Roll Tide," the truest word ever spoken.

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!

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.

There is only about 150 miles between the first Culver's and the first Dairy Queen. Makes sense they end up at the top.

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.

Don't forget - I'll be doing a LIVE Bless Your Rank this Friday (3/29) at 7pm Eastern / 6pm Central here on UKposts!

Culver's is arguably one of the best fast food spots. I am born and raised in Texas for reference. Edit: love Cookout too

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.

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.

Cheese curds are used for Poutine which is the Canadian version of cheese fries.

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 🤣

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!

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.

I can't believe that there is a fried food out there that I've never eaten. Yet, you've found it.

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

This will be a gouda one.

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.

I am ready for the cheesecake ranking.

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!

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

NOBODY TELL MATT ABOUT CULVER'S BUTTER BURGERS! We need to keep it top secret...

This, next to the sweet tea one, is the single most important Bless Your Rank

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Never tried any of the others, but I LOVE the ones at Culver's.

This will be a gouda one

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'.

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 comments about A&W and Cousins curds being good are definitely true. Cousins are the best chain curds in my opinion.

Ashe County cheese has great curds. They're located in Weast Jefferson N.C.

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.

Thank for letting me know i am not alone with the Cookout drive through.

Love Culver's! Now I want their mushroom swiss burger with grilled onions.....😋

"North Carolina and South Carolina are basically twins" YOU TAKE THAT BACK RIGHT NOW, MATT

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

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.

"Wisconsin might be the Alabama of the north" Did we just become best friends?

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)

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

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.

The best cheese curds I had were at the Wisconsin State Fair. I agree about the south frying everything, I have been to the Texas state fair before. They had a salad even fried (for real not kidding).

So glad to see Cookout finally getting some attention on your channel! You need to check out their large tea and milkshakes next!

The Cheese hat is the symbol of the Green Bay Packers Fans!

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.

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

I totally agree about menus...especially wall menus!!! I get overwhelmed easily so I need pictures!!!

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.

I applied and interviewed for grad school at UW Madison and Bama and I have to say that out of fast food curds it goes to Culver’s but you really need to get up there and get them at a hole in the wall bar with some beers. It’s not the same outside of WI. That being said Bama does fried chicken like no one’s business

I didn’t realize until just now that I’ve even enjoying your videos for months, yet hadn’t subscribed yet. I’ve remedied that and just wanted to say how much I enjoy your style and your vids. Scott

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.

I've never been this early. Also the video I didn't know I needed

“I love a good oopsie cheese” Words spoken by a true visionary.

"North Carolina is the better one, we know that." Matt, once again, spittin' facts.

Cookout in the thumbnail. Clicked immediately.

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).

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??

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.

Culver's has two different cheeses for their cheese curds

That windows sound effect at the end was great. Also the rat updates are always fun.

Agreed never had cheese curds til we got Culver’s in hoover

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.

So Matt are You going a little midwestern now? You know we aren't known for a cheese curds here in the south!

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)

You are so good!😀 Thank you!!!

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.

"The Carolinas are like the twins of the South, can't tell 'em apart..." You mean like Alabama and Mississippi?

Hey Matt, love the bless your rank vids and for your next one you should rank fried pickles

I never thought of pulling up Instagram to help me pick from the menu, but I'm also a person who picks the things that have the pictures. Great idea, I'm going to try it.

A southerner ranking cheese curds? Stay in your lane dude. 🤣

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

I have read many comments mentioning the dipping sauces. I frequented a bar in Madison while in college that had fried cheese curds (this was in the early 90's). I used to mix ketchup and Tabasco and dip them in that. Sooo tasty. I recommend you try it.

I'm surprised you didn't try A&W. I loved their sriracha cheese curds before they stopped selling them.

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

The irony; my dad's side is from Alabama and my mom's from Wisconsin. They ARE actually quite similar. Both mainly just down to earth, laid back people that enjoy, good food, drinks and wonderful company. The work hard, play harder energy.

I think in honor of the upcoming 12 team playoff next season, you should do a playoff bracket for the cheese sticks.

A&W is my favorite fast food curds, in Wisconsin besides Culver’s you just go to a bar to get them.

As a North Carolinian, HOW HAVE YOU NOT HAD COOK OUT UNTIL NOW?

The cheese curds provided for culvers comes from a small cheese plant called lagranders in Stanley, wi.

Man I don’t even like cheese turds….but you know what I do love!?!? Some good ol Bless Your Rank!!

As someone from wisco, cookout is more similar to fair curds. Also, if curds are refrigerate, they aren't as good. Pop them babies in the microwave for 5 seconds and get back to me

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 😉😋

I completely agree with you about cook out and I do not have add.

Cookout being open until 3 AM should count some.

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 cheese curd fan…I 100% agree with your ranking 💯🔥👌🏼

cookout and DQ's cheese curds are my favorites from the ones I've tried