You can freeze all kinds of cheese! Freeze cheese slices, shredded cheese, soft cheese and cheese blocks all with no problem at all when you know how to freeze cheese! I'll show you how!
Why This Recipe Works
- Its FAST
- EASY
- You probably already have everything you need ( like cheese in the refrigerator that you need to do something with!)
- Saves Money!
Here’s How It’s Done
STEP 1. Gather your types of cheese and sharpie marker. Label the bag with the ingredients, today’s date and a “USE BY” date (6 months from now).
STEP 2. Place it into the zip lock bag and squeeze out as much air as possible. Seal the bag with air removed.
STEP 3. Place it in the bag and lay as flat as possible.
How To Freeze Cheese
Place the cheese into a resealable freezer quality plastic bag, Squeeze out as much air as possible. Seal and label the bag. Place into the freezer laying it as flat as possible.
How To Use Frozen Cheese
It will need to thaw to use it UNLESS it is already shredded.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ’s)
Can Cheese Be Frozen?
Yes, absolutely! It’s easy and fast and will save you a ton of money in the long run. Simply follow the instructions in the recipe card below.
Can Sliced Cheese Be Frozen?
Yes, it can! NO problem with freezing sliced cheese at all! I’ll show you how, just keep reading!
Can You Freeze Shredded Cheese?
Yes, you can! You can put the bag directly into the freezer the way it comes from the store if it is not opened yet. Only keep it this way for up to 1 month.
If you have already opened the bag, then follow the directions listed below.
Frozen shredded cheese is perfect to add right to a cooked dish.
Can You Freeze Homemade Cheese like Fresh Mozzarella?
Yes, freeze homemade cheese just like you do commercially produced cheese but use it within 3 months. Wrap in plastic wrap first though.
Can I Freeze a Brick of Cheese?
Yes, you can! You can put the brick directly into the freezer the way it comes from the store if it is not opened yet. Only keep it this way for up to 1 month.
If you have already opened the bag, then follow the directions listed below. Perfect for Grilled Cheese!
Can I Freeze Soft Cheeses?
Yes, you can! Freeze soft cheese directly in the freezer the way it comes from the store (the aluminum foil package) if it is not opened yet. Only keep it this way for up to 1 month.
If you have already opened the cheese, then follow the directions listed below.
Can You Freeze Brie Cheese?
Yes, you can! Freeze brie directly in the freezer the way it comes from the store after you place it in a freezer safe plastic bag, squeeze the air out and seal it.
If you have already opened the cheese, then follow the directions listed below.
Can I Freeze Blue Cheese
Yes, you can! Freeze brie directly in the freezer the way it comes from the store after you place it in a freezer safe plastic bag, squeeze the air out and seal it.
If you have already opened the cheese, then follow the directions listed below.
Can You Freeze Mozzarella Cheese?
Yes, you can! Freeze mozzarella directly in the freezer the way it comes from the store after you place it in a freezer safe plastic bag, squeeze the air out and seal it.
If you have already opened the cheese, then follow the directions listed below.
Does Freezing Cheese Change How It Tastes?
No, freezing cheese does not change the taste. It maintains the cheese with no noticeable taste, texture or melting qualities.
Do I Need to Thaw It Before Using It In a Recipe?
You do not need cheese thaw before using it in a recipe if you are able to separate it as needed for the recipe. For example: Shredded may be able to sprinkle directly on your recipe. A block , however, may be too hard to cut.
How Do I Thaw It?
Put the bag into the refrigerator the day before you plan to use.
OR
Place In a zip lock type bag, seal it, float it in a large bowl of tepid water for 20-30 minutes. Replace the water if it becomes warm.
How To Freeze Cheese to Avoid Freezer Burn.
The main points to avoid freezer burn …
- Remove as much air as possible from the freezer bag.
- Make sure there are no holes in your freezer bag.
- Keep at a steady temp as close to 0 as possible.
Here's a great resource on this very topic from the NSF!
How to Know If It Is Bad
If you notice….
- The it is encased in ice crystals or frost
- Become a very light color and dry
- It has been in the there longer than 6 months.
- There was a lot of air in the package.
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How to Freeze Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 lb cheese any variety, sliced, block, singles or shredded
Instructions
- Label the freezer bag with a sharpie marker to indicate what will be in the bag and how many. Label with today's date and a "USE BY" date (6 months to 1 year from now).
- Place the cheese into the freezer bag and lay flat
- Squeeze as much air as possible from the bag.
- Seal the bag.
- Place the bag of cheese into the freezer and lay flat so that they will freeze flat.
Notes
- Use good quality freezer bags (this doesn't necessarily mean name brand). Just check to make sure that the bag feels heavy and thick in your hand and that the seal works very well.
- It's so easy to use the type of bag with the zippers, but I've had more bag failures with the zipper bags than with the press and seal type bags.
- Buy yourself a sharpie marker to keep in the kitchen in your "junk" drawer OR tape it to the front of your freezer bag box. Then you'll always have one.
- The flater that you can make the bag, the better for saving space in your freezer.
- When putting things in the freezer, put the newer things on the bottom of the stack so that the older things are near the top and you'll use those first.
- Squeeze air out of the bag after you put the meat into the bag by rolling it up. Air in the bag will equal freezer burn later.
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A VERSE TO SHARE
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Lamentations 3:25-26
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Kristy says
Thank you so much for all of this information! Like you I pray this is all a farce! Pretty sad, really! But, even as our President said, "best to be safe"!
Wendi Spraker says
Hi Kristy! No worries! I'll try to add to my "freezing" repository over the next few weeks to help others out!
Moxie says
Great way to keep that cheese!
Wendi Spraker says
Thanks!
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