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Can I freeze block cheese to use later?

Block cheese can be frozen easily, either in its original packaging or in a new, airtight container. Most cheeses will keep for at least nine months in the freezer, and can be thawed in the refrigerator. Soft cheeses may lose their original texture while freezing, but hard and medium cheeses should remain the same.

How long does cheese stay fresh after opening?

It’s advisable to use cheese within seven days of opening. Keep cheese in the refrigerator in an airtight wrapping, and discard soft or crumbly cheeses if you see any mold. You can keep hard cheese as long as you cut an inch away from the mold.

Does melting cheese make it harder to keep fresh?

Pure melted cheese should be fine for up to seven days in the fridge, just like solid cheeses. Cheese sauces, on the other hand, should be consumed before five days in the refrigerator, as their ingredients can go off more quickly.