Kitchen

[madzonie]

I made a big batch and would like to freeze some. I realize there could be some change in texture, but I was hoping that if thawed slowly and stirred thoroughly, it might be edible after thawing. Any experience with this? Thanks.

[Deadeye Daisy]

I've been freezing for many years. I generally make three large, full crock pots on site at the club (5 -6 pounds of Mexican plastic cheese, 3 cans of Rotel in each). Usually have about 100 bodies. I always take out enough to bring home. I freeze in fairly small size Tupperware containers - just enough for one or two 'meals' for myself. Since it's made with plastic cheese, no problem reheating at all - it doesn't separate.

When making it, though, I always drain the tomatoes before adding to the pot. Also add a good cup or two of my homemade chili to each pot of dip. Rarely need to add back any of the tomato juice.

When all the bodies were home, I often made extra and froze in 2 cup Tupperware containers. Sometimes, used it for quick mac & cheese.

I prefer to use the Mild Mexican Velveeta when I make it. I pick up rain checks for Velveeta when it's BOGO, then wait until it's on sale to use the rain checks & coupons. Velveeta keeps without refrigeration for a VERY long time.

[betteb]

Help me out Daisy, what is Mexican Plastic Cheese? TIA

[Deadeye Daisy]

Mexican plastic cheese is Mild Mexican Velveeta. Velveeta, like Cheese Whiz and Kraft American cheese is not 'real' cheese. They are all considered 'cheese foods'. That's why they're shelf stable, and will keep without refrigeration until opened.

Easy to find most places in the 1# package. The 2# one is harder to locate. It also comes in a hotter version.

Also, quite good for queso dip is the Velveeta White Queso Blanco. Not as easy to find as the Mild Mexican cheese.

[betteb]

On 2/25/2014 Deadeye Daisy said:

Mexican plastic cheese is Mild Mexican Velveeta. Velveeta, like Cheese Whiz and Kraft American cheese is not 'real' cheese. They are all considered 'cheese foods'. That's why they're shelf stable, and will keep without refrigeration until opened.

Easy to find most places in the 1# package. The 2# one is harder to locate. It also comes in a hotter version.

Also, quite good for queso dip is the Velveeta White Queso Blanco. Not as easy to find as the Mild Mexican cheese.

Ok I see, LOL. I know Velveeta, but I could not figure out what you meant. I guess it could be plastic, LOL