Amazing Tips for Preserving Different Types of Cheese

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Can you imagine a world without grilled cheese sandwiches, cheesecake, macaroni n cheese, or potatoes au gratin? Neither can we. Cheese is a decadent treat and staple in many recipes, and there are so many cheeses to choose from. There are six main types of cheese, fresh, aged fresh, soft white rind, semi-soft, hard, and blue. As if this wasn’t confusing enough, each variety requires a different method of storage. Discover how to preserve cheese based on its type. Learn how long they last and ways to tell if your favorite cheese is no longer edible.
It’s vital to preserve cheese properly to maintain color, texture, and taste and prevent it from going bad. We put together cheese storage information for keeping a variety of cheeses fresh for as long as possible, from American, goat, Gouda, and blue cheese to mozzarella, Parmesan, cream, and cottage cheese. Explore ways to store these cheeses in the fridge wrapped in parchment paper and which types are suitable to preserve in the freezer. Find out how to freeze whole blocks of cheese and shredded cheese and ways to keep your cheesy recipes from spoiling by refrigerating and freezing them.