How to Grate Cheese (without a grater)
Did you know there is more than one way to grate cheese? That's right! Whether you have a box grater at home or find yourself in need of grated cheese and no grater, we've got you covered on how to grate cheese without a cheese grater!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 0 minutes
Total 10 minutes
Fat 20
Carbs 0
Protein 14
Yield 4
Ingredients
- 8 oz. hard cheese any kind, cold
Instructions
Cheese Grater + Zester
- Place a cheese grater or zester on a cutting board.
- Carefully put pressure on a box grater or set the side of a cheese grater or zester firmly on the cutting board.
- Take the block of cheese and push firmly against the grain of the cheese grater to shred cheese.
- Shred as much cheese as needed.
Food Processor
- Cut the cheese into small cubes or long rectangles.
- Prepare the food processor for use. Place the cheese shredding attachment on the food processor.
- Place the top on your food processor and open the food shoot where the cheese will go.
- Turn on the food processor and feed the cheese cubes or rectangles through the feed shoot.
Knife
- To make shreds with a knife, grab a cold cheese block and cut a thin slice of cheese from the block.
- Next, take that slice of cheese and finely slice it into thin matchsticks (like matchstick carrots).
- Repeat until you end up with as much shredded cheese as you need.
Tips & Notes
- Nutrition information uses extra sharp white cheddar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g