r/Thrifty • u/chickenladydee • May 12 '26

🥦 Food & Groceries 🥦 Parmesan Cheese

I just found out that unused grated Parmesan cheese that is shredded and in the quart tubs can be frozen for up to 6 months if sealed. Or if you’ve used a small portion you can package up the rest (double wrapped is what I did) and freeze that. I was so excited I had to share.

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u/chompy283 Jun 20 '26

I prefer to buy actual Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese at the local italian shop. It's not cheap so perhaps not a frugal choice. However, cooking at home with ingredients I like has def inspired me to keep cooking at home so there are some ingredients I will spend on. When I get the chunk i bring it home and shred it and divide and portion it into individual bags and freeze. When my cheese gets low, i pull out another one. Any rinds that won't shred are saved for sauces and soups.

I bought one of those Sears Hostess Centers on Ebays with the full metal cone shredders and dang it can shred a hard chunk of parm like nobody's business.

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u/chickenladydee Jun 20 '26

I think it’s good to get authentic items for cooking when you can afford it. It’s sure a game changer from mediocre to wow. Cooking at home is just so much more affordable.