Stop Using Pre-Shredded Cheese—Here’s Why Grating Your Own is an Absolute Game Changer!

The cheesey debate you didn’t know you cared about..

Pre-shredded cheese is convenient, sure, but..I had no idea how much it was impacting the cheesy goodness of my dinners! If you want cheese that melts like a dream, tastes fresher, and isn’t coated in mystery dust, it’s time to ditch the bag and grab a grater! 

Here’s why grating your own cheese is the ultimate dinner move.

Pre-Shredded Cheese is Full of Extra Junk

That bag of shredded cheese isn’t just cheese. It’s got some… extras:

• Cellulose – A plant-based anti-clumping agent (aka powdered wood pulp—yum?).
• Potato starch – Keeps it from sticking, but also messes with the texture.
• Mold inhibitors – Because nothing says “fresh” like preservatives.

Have you ever dumped cheese into a dish ready for it to melt into velvety cheesy goodness only to find it clump into one large cheese ball? These add-ins keep the cheese dry and separated in the bag, but they also stop it from melting smoothly. You want velvety cheese pulls? Grate your own and watch the magic happen! 

Freshly Grated Cheese Melts Like a Dream

Ever made mac and cheese that turned out weirdly clumpy or grainy? You can thank pre-shredded cheese for that. The added starches and preservatives keep it from melting properly, leading to:

• Lumpy, uneven texture
• Greasy cheese puddles
• Less stretch and creaminess

If you want the kind of gooey, stringy, melty goodness that belongs in slow-motion food commercials, grate your own cheese. Your grilled cheese and pizza will thank you.;)

Better Flavor, Better Texture

A block of cheese is pure, uncut gold. That means:

• More moisture = softer, creamier texture
• No preservatives = stronger, fresher flavor
• You control the size—shred it fine, thick, or shave it fancy for extra flair

No weird chalky coating, just pure, delicious cheese.

Grating Your Own Cheese Saves You Cash

Ever notice how a bag of shredded cheese costs more than a whole block? That’s the price of convenience. Since you’re skipping the extra processing and packaging, buying a block is usually the better deal. More cheese, less money. Win-win.

When Pre-Shredded Cheese is Fine

Let’s be real—sometimes you just need to grab and go. Pre-shredded cheese is passable when:

• You’re topping tacos or salads
• Sprinkling it on soup or chili
• Making a quick meal where melt quality doesn’t matter
• You just don’t feel like grating your own 😉

But if you’re aiming for a cheese sauce or anything that needs to melt beautifully? Don’t risk it.

Final Verdict: Grate your own cheese and watch the magic happen!

If you want cheese that melts like silk, tastes fresh, and saves you money, grating your own is 100% worth it! It takes an extra minute, but your mac and cheese, pizza, and quesadillas will be next-level.

Pro Tip: Hate grating cheese by hand? Use a food processor with a shredding blade. Fast, easy, and no accidental knuckle scrapes.