Freeze-Dried Cheese — FarmPal

Freeze-drying recipe yielding About 8 oz dried. Stores for 15+ years properly stored.

Method
freeze-drying
Yield
About 8 oz dried
Storage
15+ years properly stored
Difficulty
intermediate

Ingredients

  • •2 lbs shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or blend)
  • •Parchment paper
  • •Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers

Instructions

  1. 1Spread shredded cheese in single layer on parchment-lined trays
  2. 2Ensure cheese is not clumped separate strands
  3. 3Pre-freeze 2-4 hours
  4. 4Run freeze dryer cycle (24-36 hours)
  5. 5Cheese should be completely dry and very light
  6. 6Break into small pieces if needed
  7. 7Package immediately in mylar with oxygen absorbers
  8. 8To use: sprinkle directly on hot foods or rehydrate with water
  9. 9Great for pizza, pasta, trail meals