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Homemade Shredded Cheese
How to make healthy shredded cheese yourself to avoid the aluminum additives and anti-caking agents in commercial brands.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 86 kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces block cheese
Instructions
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Coarsely chop 8 ounces/ 227 grams of block cheese into small cubes.
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Place the cheese cubes in a food processor.
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On low-medium speed, shred the cheese to the desired size. This process works best when the cheese is very cold right out of the refrigerator.
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Remove the shredded cheese from the food processor and use immediately.
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Refrigerate the shredded cheese that is not used right away in a glass container with a tight-fitting lid.
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Nutrition Facts
Homemade Shredded Cheese
Amount Per Serving (1 ounce)
Calories 86
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 180mg8%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 7g14%
Calcium 200mg20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.