This delicious 21 Day Fix Freezable Cheese Sauce is the perfect thing to keep in your freezer for when the craving for cheese strikes! And using the silicone baby food mold, it’s perfectly portioned for you already! This post contains affiliate links for products I’m obsessed with.
I know. I feel like I should apologize for tooting my own horn, but seriously, people…I think I kind of deserve it. Because this cheese sauce alone is amazing…and now you can make it, freeze it, and then eat it. Whenever. You. Want.
For those of you who have made my Cauliflower Cheeseburger Mac or my Low Carb Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole you know about this cheese sauce. Oh, you know.
But what you may not have realized it that you can FREEZE it (or maybe you did realize this, but then I really need to know why you didn’t tell me?).
Yes, friends. It freezes beautifully. I used my silicone baby food molds
This freezing trick is awesome for all sorts of recipes: soups, my homemade sauce, chili. And it’s perfect because they are perfectly portioned for you!
The cheese sauce melts in the microwave super quick, too. I usually do ten seconds, stir, and then another ten seconds. And that’s it!
You can even make your own nacho cheese! I usually add a sprinkle of chili powder, some jalapeños and viola! Nacho dip for chips or peppers!
Check out this video to see how easy it is to make and freeze this delicious cheese sauce.
So easy, right? And for those of you following the 2B Mindset, this works really well with low fat cheese! Or you can use full fat and count it as an accessory.
And I made the exact recipe for my son using Diaya cheese and vegan butter for dairy free. Melts like a dream!
If you give this a try, be sure to tag me on social to let me know! Enjoy!
Quality: While freezing can prevent spoilage and bacterial growth, it may not necessarily preserve the texture and flavor of nacho cheese as well as when it’s fresh.
Thaw your nacho cheese sauce by taking it out of the freezer the day before you plan to use it. Place the sauce in your fridge and wait until it thaws. This can take several hours to a day depending on the amount of cheese. The sauce may appear oddly colored, but this is normal. When freezing cheese sauce, the oils can separate causing an odd appearance. To fix this, simply stir well when reheating in the microwave.
Nachos with cheese sauce makes a great snack for every occasion and it also has the added bonus of being easy to make at home. This can become problematic, however, if you guests dont finish the entire amount of cheese. Many people dont like to waste food, but there is only so much you can do with large amounts of nacho cheese sauce. Thankfully, you can freeze this sauce for later use and thaw it again later when needed.
Place the cheese sauce in an airtight container and close properly. If not closed correctly, air can come in contact with the cheese and cause freezer burn.
Place the cheese sauce in your freezer. If your freezer has a “quick-freeze” shelf, this can use to help speed up the process, though it isnt necessary.
Separate the nacho cheese sauce into portions. For example, if you have five pounds of nacho cheese sauce, you could separate the cheese into five one pound servings, or however much you plan to consume in a future sittings. This will help prevent having to refreeze the sauce, which can cause loss of quality if done many times.
I know. I feel like I should apologize for tooting my own horn, but seriously, people…I think I kind of deserve it. Because this cheese sauce alone is amazing…and now you can make it, freeze it, and then eat it. Whenever. You. Want.
If you give this a try, be sure to tag me on social to let me know! Enjoy!
And I made the exact recipe for my son using Diaya cheese and vegan butter for dairy free. Melts like a dream!
But what you may not have realized it that you can FREEZE it (or maybe you did realize this, but then I really need to know why you didn’t tell me?).
Yes, friends. It freezes beautifully. I used my silicone baby food molds
HOW TO FREEZE NACHO CHEESE – STORE EXTRA NACHO CHEESE SAUCE FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR & SAVE MONEY
FAQ
What happens when you freeze cheese sauce?
How long is nacho cheese good for in the fridge?
Can you freeze cheese dip?
Can you freeze and reheat melted cheese?
Can you freeze nacho cheese?
If you are planning on freezing nacho cheese, it is best to do so in small batches that you can use within a few weeks. Take the liquified leftover and place them in an airtight container or a freezer bag. This will help keep the sauce from drying out or getting the freezer burned.
Does freezing spinach removed a majority of the vitamins?
One technique to protect spinach’s nutrients and deactivate the oxalate thing is to bet on blanching. The technique consists of boiling water, throwing the vegetable in it for 30 seconds and then immediately sending it to an ice water bath. Using bags to freeze avoids burning the leaves, as it gets little air.
How long does nacho cheese last in the fridge?
On top of that, a big can of nacho cheese can last forever, which makes dealing with leftovers rather tricky. How long does cheese sauce last in the fridge when stored correctly? Store-bought nacho cheese has preservatives that keep it fresh in the fridge for up to 4 days. Is nacho cheese pasteurized?
Does nacho cheese sauce harden or cool off too quickly?
If you’re worried about your nacho cheese sauce hardening or cooling off too quickly, you can do a few things to keep it nice and smooth. First, use a double boiler or a heat-proof bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Doing so will delay the cooling process and prevent it from getting too hot, which can cause it to seize up.