Keeping cheese around can be tricky, especially if you want to save money by buying it in bulk. Cheddar and mozzarella are popular in my house, but sometimes they can mold before I use it all. Then I found out you can actually freeze shredded cheese, and it works just as well as fresh in recipes!
I pre-shred mine in my Black & Decker Shortcut food processor. Any shredder will work, though - just buy a big brick of cheese at the warehouse club and go to town! Freeze it in pre-measured portions, and label them accordingly. It thaws quickly, and you can stock up without worrying about it going bad. The trick, though, is to suck all the air out of the freezer bag if you're going to store it for any length of time. This is where a foodsaver comes in handy.
I find it very convenient to always have shredded cheese on hand whenever I need it. Running to the grocery store for last minute ingredients such as this is a total drag!
