Give Culver's Wisconsin Cheese Curds 20X The Flavor With These Simple Additions

We're unabashed Culver's fanatics 'round these parts, and you could stack the reasons why like patties on a ButterBurger — the menu item that Reddit reviews consider the best fast food burger out there, BTW. Culver's has a diverse, appealing menu full of high-quality noms, and, just as a bonus, it objectively offers better value than Five Guys in the burger chain wars. One Culver's menu item that really takes things over the top is its cheese curds. Made of real Wisconsin cheddar, these squeaky balls of umami goodness are a "gotta have it" component of the Culver's experience. Hear us out, however: what about smothering them in George's chili and cheese sauce for an unforgettable, higher-protein take on chili cheese fries?

The idea is a viral hack that's been circulating 'round the web as of late. Basically, place an order for cheese curds, George's chili, and a side cup of cheese sauce. The size of the curd order and the chili don't matter, but be sure to get them in complementary quantities for the best experience! Ask the cashier nicely for a takeout container in which to concoct your masterpiece. Empty the curds into the container, pour the chili on top, and garnish with cheese sauce. 

Just like that, you have a filling, hearty bear hug of a meal that, if you go with a medium chili and order of curds, packs 35 grams of protein (per Culver's nutrition guide). Cheese curds, all on their own, are an absolute delight and much more filling than French fries. With these tweaks — or more — your Culver's experience is bound to be absolutely lit.

Social media site Reddit is officially gaga over adding chili and cheese to Culver's curds and many commenters have additional suggestions for jazzing up this impromptu culinary sensation. "How have I never thought to do this?" one marveled. "Know what I'm doing my next visit. Prolly toss some sour cream, cheese sauce, or that signature sauce in there too." Another post, adorned with an image of one Redditor's photogenic chili cheese curds, generated this dazzled top comment: "Sweet baby Jesus, take the wheel." Indeed, inspired by that second thread, some Culver's fanatics have opted for the "supreme" version of George's chili, which includes shredded cheese and diced onion, to top their loaded curds. (Just don't get started on the "beans in chili" debate — George's chili includes legumes.)

It seems that, if Culver's offers something as a side dish or a condiment, intrepid diners are willing to use it to enhance cheese curds. We've seen pickled jalapeños added to the fray for a pop of bright heat or packets of Frank's Red Hot for jazzy, piquant spice. Got a ranch fanatic in your life? You know you wanna get a cup of Culver's ranch and add that to your mélange. In the same way that humans have used virtually everything under the sun to bury crisp fries or tots, so can you apply your creativity and ravenous appetite to cheese curds, which offer more sustenance and an additional protein perk.