freezing/thawing shredded cheddar cheese

[meloneyb21]

I know that you can shred and freeze cheddar cheese, but what is the best way to thaw it? Just let it sit out? Will it be clumped up?

 

[princess momma]

I've done it before. I just put it in the refrigerator to thaw.

The texture is slightly different after freezing, so I only use previously frozen cheese when I'll be melting it.

 

[pixiewings71]

We eat frozen cheese on tacos or anything else that takes shredded cheese all the time. I don't freeze blocks, just shreds. To thaw I just let it sit on the counter or in the fridge, it thaws fine and honestly I do not taste a difference.

 

[DMickey28]

I buy those big bags at BJ's or shred my own and freeze it. Usually I don't need a whole lot at one time so I let it sit out for a few minutes, wiggle it around and grab the few handfuls I need and put the rest in the freezer. Other than on Taco's I don't use a lot of fresh shredded cheese so I have never noticed a taste or texture difference. I usually have a spare block of cheese in the fridge for any fresh useage!