What do I do with all this cheese?
Last week, a friend helped us out with a trip to Costco (long story, we didn't have time to cook, or grocery shop for a couple of days), and while she got us some really good stuff, one of the things I'm questioning is the purchase of a package of american cheese. Can anyone suggest what to do with 120 slices of cheese? We don't eat this often, and our church isn't having any bbq's anytime soon, so we're kinda at a loss as to what we should do with all this. Thanks.
Best Answer
To answer the question -- grilled cheese.
To not answer the question -- freeze it. My neighbor has an account at BJ's (another similar wholesale club), and she buys it, then freezes it in more managable portions, and just thaws it out in her fridge as she needs it. I can't do American cheese (dairy issues), so I don't know if there's any loss of quality from the freezing, but I'm guessing in melted applications such as grilled cheese, it'd be less significant.
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Can you freeze cheese?
As a general rule, it's best to freeze cheeses that are designed to be used in cooked dishes rather than eaten fresh. Hard and semi-hard cheeses like cheddar, Swiss, brick cheese, and blue cheese can be frozen, but their texture will often become crumbly and mealy. They will also be harder to slice.What can cheese be used for?
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Can I freeze shredded cheese?
If they're unopened, freeze them in their original packaging. If you already opened them, freeze them in a resealable plastic bag with as much air removed as possible. Packaged shredded cheeses are fine to freeze too\u2014just press out the air before freezing and seal well. Freeze for up to 3 months.You Won't Believe What this Cheese Sauce is Made From | High Protein Mac \u0026 Cheese
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Answer 2
Buy the packaged crescent rolls and roll a slice of cheese in each roll before you bake it...just in time for Thanksgiving! Alternately, you can roll it with a slice of meat and mini flat breads for a quick snack.
Answer 3
Freeze it. Cheese doesn't suffer too much after freezing and, after all, I guess you are going to melt this slices, so a change in the texture will not be noticeable.
I most of the time have some gratted cheese in the freeze because it is handy if I want to prepare some gratin or lasagne.
In that site they made some experimenting with frozen cheese.
Answer 4
The first thing that comes to mind: Mac & Cheese. Combine, melt, mix and you've got enough to feed your entire congregation :>)
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