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How exactly do I measure shredded cheese by the cup? When a recipe calls for a cup of shredded cheese does that mean an 8 ounce block of cheese shredded or what will fit in an 8 ounce (2 cups) measuring cup? ANSWER: Basically, when a recipe is asking for shredded cheese in cup measurements, it is suggesting the amount of "shredded" cheese it takes to levelly fill a measuring cup, in other words, by volume. When measuring semi-hard cheeses, such as cheddar, Swiss or mozzarella, by weight, it is generally accepted that 4 ounces yields 1 cup shredded cheese, or in answer your question, yes, 8 ounce of shredded cheese will fit into a 2-cup volume measuring cup. (When measuring hard cheeses such as Parmesan or Romano, the weight is slightly less in that 3 ounces will yield 1 cup shredded.) Tip: Don't worry too much about having the exact amount of cheese in recipes calling for cup (volume) measurements, a little more or less is not going to make much of a difference -- say if you only had 7 ounces of cheese, it probably wouldn't negatively effect the overall outcome of a recipe calling for 2 cups shredded cheese. Have a question? Submit it here. FAQ Archive Index Other cooks have had your same puzzle. The processed food industry has helpfully placed both measures of weight and volume on many of its packages. Take a look at this Kraft cheese package.  This is one pound (weight) of cheddar cheese, and the packaging indicates that it yields about 4 cups (volume) of shredded cheese. To get "one cup of cheese, shredded," you may also weigh a 4 oz. block of cheese and shred it. You probably have a four-sided grater such as this one. To shred cheese, use the bigger holes (on the right face of the picture). To grate cheese, use the smaller holes (on the left face of the picture). As others have mentioned, only harder cheeses (like Parmesan or Gouda) may be grated. Or, to follow the "Joy of Cooking" (sorry, citing from memory here), shred a block of cheese and lightly tamp in down, filling an 8 ounce dry measure. Take advantage Visit my hangouts in: Brands I've “When a recipe calls for grated cheese, you might not always know how big a block you should buy. The texture of the cheese makes all the difference, but as a general rule 3 to 4 ounces whole yields 1 cup grated.To measure grated cheese, put it in a dry measuring cup and tap it against the counter; don’t pack it firmly.” — Food NetworkGood to know…although, sometimes it’s nice to have a little extra left over :) When your recipe calls for grated cheese
measured in cups or grams, but the supermarket only sells the cheese you need as a wedge labeled in pounds, it can be challenging to figure out exactly how much to buy. First, take a quick look at this simple conversion table: Knowing these standards can help you when buying cheese that comes packaged in Europe or other countries using the
metric system. Once you know those basics, there is a general guideline to make cooking with cheese easier. Before overbuying expensive cheese remember that: This simple conversion chart works for most cheeses, including
Blue cheese and Feta, which are normally crumbled, not grated or cubed.
Parmesan cheese, however, is slightly different. One pound of this cheese equals about 4 1/2 cups grated which makes 1/4 pound come out to about 1 1/4 cups grated. The same goes for cheeses of similar texture, like Pecorino. Coarse Versus Finely GratingIf you are measuring by weight, remember that coarsely grated cheese is much heavier than finely grated cheese. In other words, 1 cup of coarsely grated cheese will contain less cheese than 1 cup of finely grated cheese. Most well-written recipes will specify what grating size is used. No Need to be ExactDon't worry too much about having the exact amount of cheese in recipes calling for cup (volume) measurements—a little more or less is not going to make much of a difference. If you only had 7 ounces of cheese, it probably wouldn't negatively affect the overall outcome of a recipe calling for 1 cup (8 ounces) of shredded cheese. But when in doubt, always buy more than you think you'll need. Grating Your Own CheeseAlthough it seems obvious and convenient to grab a bag of shredded cheese at the supermarket, grating your own is not as difficult or time-consuming as you might think. Besides, it's likely that you're paying more for grated cheese compared to the whole wedge, and that the pre-packaged shredded cheese includes additives to keep it from clumping together and becoming moldy. A little extra effort can save you money and additives in your food. If you use a lot of cheese and prefer to grate your own, you should consider getting a good box grater for basic cheese shredding—1 cup of shredded cheese will take under two minutes. If you use the food processor, you'll have grated cheese in 10 seconds. In addition, a Microplane (most often used for zesting) makes quick work of fine grated Parmesan cheese. For Best ResultsThere are a few tricks to making grating cheese even easier and with quicker cleanup:
Do you pack shredded cheese when measuring?Pack down the ingredient, and level off, if necessary, so it is even with the top of the cup. Measuring Chopped Nuts, Shredded Cheese or Cereal: fill a dry measuring cup lightly without packing down the ingredient, and level off so it is even with the top of the cup.
How do you measure shredded cheese?Here's what we recommend:. • Soft or crumbly cheeses (e.g. feta or blue) 1 cup = 6 ounces.. • Semi-hard cheeses (e.g. cheddar or Havarti) 1 cup = 4 ounces.. • Hard cheeses (e.g. parmesan or asiago) 1 cup = 3 ounces.. • Coarse grate: 1 cup = 4 ounces hard cheese.. • Medium grate: 1 cup = 3 ounces hard cheese.. Is shredded cheese measured before or after shredding?If it asks for one cup of shredded cheese then measure after the cheese is shredded. If it calls for one cup of cheese, shredded then, by the way it is written, you should measure the cheese and then shred it.
How do you measure cups of shredded cheese?When measuring semi-hard cheeses, such as cheddar, Swiss or mozzarella, by weight, it is generally accepted that 4 ounces yields 1 cup shredded cheese, or in answer your question, yes, 8 ounce of shredded cheese will fit into a 2-cup volume measuring cup.
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