Can you freeze cheese?
Yes, you can freeze cheese as long as you grate it first.
Last updated 21/03/2024
Hard cheeses like parmesan, cheddar and mozzarella do well when stored frozen.
The best course of action is to grate them first, pop them in a ziplock or freezer bag and then use them straight from frozen in your cooking.
Freezing fresh cheeses is not recommended. This includes cheeses like ricotta or soft cheeses like brie or blue cheese. Freezing this type of cheese will affect their structure and overall quality. However, if these cheeses are being used in dishes like lasagne or quiches then the dish is frozen, this will be perfectly fine.
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