Can you freeze Velveeta?

[Linda0818]

I have nearly a whole 'bar' of Velveeta in my fridge that's just sitting there. I'll probably use some of it for maybe baked mac & cheese or whatever, but no way will I be using the entire block of the stuff before it starts going poopy and I hate throwing away food.

I'm finding conflicting information online about whether or not it can be frozen and still be usable once it's thawed back out. So I figured I'd ask you folks here about that, to see if any of you have ever frozen this type of cheese and if it was done successfully.

Oh, to add, the package has been opened because I used some of it to make a grilled cheese sandwich for my son. It's just wrapped in plastic right now.

 

[caseydog]

Yes, if the package is unopened, or you can vacuum seal it. I have done it with a vacuum sealed chunk, and it was fine. Without vacuum sealing, I don't know how it will hold up to freezer burn over a long time, but should be fine in the short run.

CD

 

[Linda0818]

Yes, if the package is unopened, or you can vacuum seal it. I have done it with a vacuum sealed chunk, and it was fine. Without vacuum sealing, I don't know how it will hold up to freezer burn over a long time, but should be fine in the short run.

CD

Unfortunately, I don't have a vacuum sealer. I've always wanted one and have been meaning to buy one, but now I can't afford it. So maybe I'll just do my straw method

(if you know, you know)

Not as good as a vacuum sealer, but it works.

Thanks

 

[pepperhead212]

My Mom used to freeze it, when I was a kid, when using a portion of it, wrapping in saran wrap, then foil, and it was still good months later.

 

[Linda0818]

My Mom used to freeze it, when I was a kid, when using a portion of it, wrapping in saran wrap, then foil, and it was still good months later.

Thank you. And great tip. I think I will do that. I'll go ahead and keep some of it out, but freeze the rest.

I was just concerned about the taste and consistency of it once it is thawed.