Can you freeze cheese?

Question

like if i were to buy a block of cheese and shred it, would i be able to use a ziplock bag and freeze it?

Answer 1

Yeah, just use a good freezer bag so it doesn't get freezer burn

Answer 2

yeah my mom does it all the time

Answer 3

yeah you can :)

Answer 4

yes, just be sure when you take it out of the freezer you use it all once it is defrosted.

Answer 5

You should, and reuse it, but I don't know how it would taste when you want to use it.  Fresh is the best.  Frozen bananas are great tho.

Answer 6

Yes... Alot of people buy cheese in bulk and freeze it.   It might be a little more crumbly when you go to cut it (after it's thawed), but it works even better for grated or shredded cheese then

Answer 7

Most cheeses like american, mozzarella, cheddar, can be frozen as long as they are wrapped really well.  I do it all the time!  Just don't try to freeze ricotta or anything like that.  It never goes back to the same texture.  The water separates out and then the cheese becomes spongy.  Yuck!

Answer 8

yes.

Answer 9

What would stop you from doing so?

Answer 10

Lots of mis-information here ::

Yes you can freeze cheese BUT

Freezing hard cheeses like Sharp Cheddar will make it brittle - it will break and fall apart.

Soft cheeses? Fine, they'll thaw and retain it shape.

And nobody else knows this? Just try freezing a small piece of Cheddar!

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Answer 11

absolutely, we do it to mozzarella cheese all the time

Answer 12

yes, absolutely.

the taste is no different when you freeze it.

enjoy it!!!

Answer 13

Yes....on occasion I have purchased cheese that was near the expiration date by accident and have frozen it with no problem. Just make sure that bag is sealed tight.

Answer 14

yes i freeze my cheese all the time i buy it when its on sell then feeeze it ..

Answer 15

Absolutely!  I do it a lot!  Block cheese is cheaper than that pre-shredded stuff, and more flavorful.  When you put it in your ziplock, gently press most of the air out while you seal it.  I've never had a problem with taste or texture.

Answer 16

You sure can