How To Freeze Shredded Cheese
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How To Freeze Shredded Cheese
Description
Freezing shredded cheddar cheese begins by shredding the block cheese to desired thickness. It is then combined with cornstarch—about one tablespoon per pound—to evenly coat the shreds. This coating prevents the cheese from sticking together during freezing.
The cheese and cornstarch mixture is transferred to a freezer-safe plastic bag, air pressed out to reduce freezer burn, and sealed tightly. For extra protection against freezer burn, double-bagging is recommended. The cheese can be frozen for up to two months without noticeable loss of quality.
When needed, frozen shredded cheese is best used melted in recipes like soups, casseroles, or pasta dishes. This method helps extend cheese shelf life and simplifies portioning for cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cheddar cheese (store-bought, block)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Shred cheddar cheese and place in bowl or plastic freezer bag (such as Ziplock).
- Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch per pound of cheese to the bowl or bag.
- Combine the cheese and cornstarch by stirring in the bowl or shaking in a sealed bag until cornstarch evenly covers all of the cheese shreds.
- Transfer cheese from the bowl to the bag, if it's not there already, and press air out of the bag and re-seal tightly. To reduce freezer burn you may double bag.
- Freeze cheese for up to 2 months without losing quality. Cheese that has been frozen is best for melting into soups, casseroles, or pastas.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 176mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 284IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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