question about cheddar

[Kristen Lee]

Through the years that I have received CL magazine I have noticed that a decent amount of their recipes have called for reduced-fat cheddar cheese/no-fat cheddar cheese. I have only been able to find these types of cheddar in the pre-shreded bags. I do not like the pre-shredded cheese because of the dirty feel to it, plus I think it lacks flavor. Has anyone ever found any of the above mentioned cheeses in block form? If so, what was the brand and where did you find it?

[clairea]

I can almost always find the Kraft and Cracker Barrel (I think this is made by Kraft) cheddar that is made with 2% milk in block form, and this is what I usually use because I think it tastes and melts better (although I think the fat content may be a little higher). I've never really thought about it, but I think most other low-fat and no-fat cheddar that I have seen is also pre-shredded.

[This message has been edited by clairea (edited 04-17-2001).]

[Kelli Kerrigan]

My favorite is Cabot. It comes in 75% fat free or 50% fat free. I saw it mentioned in CL as a 'favorite' and looked until I found it at Trader Joe's. I use the 50% fat free and actually like it. My grocery store carries regular Cabot and had I not found it at TJ's I was planning on asking them to order it.

[makedah]

I've never been able to find Cabot's reduced fat. I use the block of Kraft reduced fat. Only one of the 4 grocery stores that I shop at (the largest one) carries the reduced fat Kraft cheeses. I didn't think to check Cracker Barrel.

[Melman]

I also really like Cabot's 50% cheddar. I've never liked the rubbery feel of the lowerfat cheeses but this one is excellent. I live in SC and have to look in particular stores to find it...not all of them carry this brand of cheese.

[chefbec]

I use Cracker Barrel reduced fat. It's delicious.

[Terrytx]

You might also check at the deli section. Our groceries carry reduced fat cheese and deli meats. I've never tried Cabots but have had Alpine Lace and Boars Head.