Recipes and Cooking How to Cook Cooking Basics How to Shred Cheese Whether you’re using a box grater, flat shredder, food processor, or peeler, learn how to shred cheese at home for a creamier melt that costs a lot less. By Morgan DeBoest Julson Morgan DeBoest Julson Instagram Twitter Website Morgan DeBoest Julson is a writer, editor, blogger, and social media strategist. With a focus primarily on instructional cooking and baking pieces, she has written for many Dotdash Meredith brands over the last decade and has worked with BHG editors and test kitchen food stylists on producing helpful recipe videos. Morgan is passionate about helping home cooks feel empowered in their own kitchens. Morgan attended Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She received a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and mass communication, majoring in magazine journalism. She also minored in English. Morgan was the editor-in-chief of The Annual, a campus magazine, and worked for Drake Magazine as a digital editor, where her team won a Pacemaker award. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on August 2, 2016 Share Tweet Pin Email Shredding cheese at home is often a budget-friendly alternative to storebought and makes for a creamier melt. The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen secret is to start with cold cheese. You can use whatever shredder you have on hand -- whether it's a box grater, flat shredder, a food processor, or even a vegetable peeler. For cheddar and other sharp cheeses, make sure your cheese is cold. Use a flat shredder over a piece of waxed paper, which makes for less mess and easy transfer. For Parmesan or other hard cheeses, you can use the vegetable peeler to make large shreds of cheese. To save money, you can shred cheese in large batches and store portions in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. Sprinkle cheese on your favorite dishes as needed to get that creamy fresh meltiness you love. More Cheese, Please! Grilled Cheese Sandwiches You'll Love Oh-So-Melty Classic Grilled Cheese How to Make Grilled Cheese Flavorful Spins on Grilled Cheese Muenster, Cabbage, and Apple Grilled Cheese Tomato-Avocado Grilled Cheese Mac and Cheese, Yes Indeed Mexican Mac and Cheese Buffalo-Ranch Macaroni and Cheese Make-Ahead Baked Ziti with Three Cheeses The Gooey-est Macaroni and Cheese Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit