Melty American or cheddar cheese is what makes a cheeseburger super decadent. Once you place cheese in the freezer, you should be aware that the texture will change. Sure, it's possible to freeze cheese—and many cheesy dishes taste great when baked from frozen Ree Drummond's frozen goat cheese is proof! Blocks of cheese, like a hunk of cheddar, a big piece of monterey jack, or a wedge of parmesan, are your best bet. If they're unopened, freeze them in their original packaging.
If you already opened them, freeze them in a resealable plastic bag with as much air removed as possible. Packaged shredded cheeses are fine to freeze too—just press out the air before freezing and seal well. Freeze for up to 3 months. Some kinds of cheese don't hold up well in the freezer. Avoid freezing soft cheeses like camembert and brie, as well as cheeses like ricotta and cottage cheese.
Their texture will suffer. You will only want to use it in certain ways. They are known for their texture and taste and are best eaten fresh. Store-bought, pre-shredded is always going to be a good bet. You can keep it in its original packaging and put it straight in the freezer.
You can also shred cheese from a block and then freeze it I prefer this to freezing an entire block. I have provided some instructions below on how to do this. You can freeze shredded cheese for up to 2 months before losing quality. You can thaw before using or we have had success melting frozen shredded cheese directly into casseroles and other hot dishes. To freeze block no larger than 1 pound or sliced cheese, place in a Ziplock freezer bag still in its original packaging , press the air out and seal tightly.
If the original packaging has been removed, you can wrap the cheese tightly in plastic cling wrap or aluminum foil and then place in a Ziplock freezer bag for freezing. For sliced, make sure each individual slice is separated with parchment paper before wrapping and bagging. You can freeze block or sliced cheese for up to 2 months. If you are thawing your frozen cheese, it is always best to thaw slowly in the refrigerator.
This can take up to 48 hours depending on the size of your shreds or block. Large quantities can be frozen in one freezer bag with a layer of waxed or parchment paper in between layers of shredded cheese. For individual serving sizes, use small snack sized freezer bags, using the same process.
Cheese can also be frozen in plastic containers. Another tip to avoid clumping is to sprinkle a tablespoon of flour into a freezer bag on top of grated cheese before freezing.
Close the bag, and shake to coat cheese with the flour. The thin coating of flour acts as a buffer to soak up moisture and keep the cheese from clumping together. To use, thaw cheese in the freezer bag placed in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. Do not thaw cheese in a bowl of warm water or it will melt together and could become unsafe to consume.
For use as a melted topping just sprinkle the frozen grated cheese on top and pop the meal in the oven to allow the cheese to melt. Freezing and thawing will deteriorate the structure of the cheese and the more times you do this, the worse it will get.
Thawing and refreezing might also allow extra bacteria to grow and nobody wants a stomach ache or to get sick! The fats, proteins and water all tend to separate out which causes cheese to become crumbly. However, it is definitely worth noting that if you want to freeze cheese then grating it first is the best way to freeze it. This article is solely about grated cheese so if you have additional questions about freezing cheese in general then why not check out our dedicated guide to freezing cheese?
Soft, creamy cheeses will not freeze well at all — cheeses like camembert, for example. Harder cheese varieties, such as cheddar or parmesan will freeze better. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Try Searching for Cream , Brownies or Carrots. Just follow these few steps.
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