processed cheese

[dieselman]

is there any kind of processed cheese that come in the little rectangles (like 1 in x 2in) that doesnt have to be refrigerated or could as least make it for a week? i know i have had these before but i didnt buy them. i found some land o lakes cheese like this at walmart but it said keep refrigerated.

 

[Lex Concord]

I don't know about shelf-stable rectangles, but this product will last a long time, and it tastes good too...doesn't really like to melt, though.

One Case of Bega Cheese: Amazon.com: Grocery & Gourmet Food

Look around for the best price. At one time, there were two different can sizes available.

 

[hoosierdaddy1976]

velveeta is sold warm. if you have a food saver or similar vacuum device, you could cut to size and seal. you may want to throw your chunks in the freezer for about 30 mins. before sealing to keep it from getting squished too much.

 

[mrjarrell]

Try looking for canned cheese at your local Asian markets or take a trip over to Fishers to their local Arab store (Al-Basha). The canned cheeses are small enough to back pack with or to toss in a lunch box and they're quite tasty. Al-Basha actually carries a Kraft Foods brand. Most others that I've seen (like Laughing Cow brand) require refrigeration.

 

[FWShooter]

What I normally do when backpacking with real cheese:

Carry hard cheese (sharp cheddar/romano/parmesan/etc) (if I can find the indivdually wax wrapped ones those are awesome and hold very well) and wrap in cheesecloth and shoved in a ziploc bag (no clue why but everyone always told me cheesecloth or wrapped in a clean bandana is key versus just dumping in a ziploc bag).

Keep it in the middle of the pack so it is cooler. I individually wrap portions in cheesecloth so I just grab what I need when I need it but my one buddy would just shave off what he wanted and then put back in pack.

It has lasted this method for a week easily. The refrigeration is one of those liabity covering butt moves.

Pair that with a small bag of crackers and some individual salami slices and it is a good snack. Along with a way for me to get some parmesan cheese mixed into my backpack stove spaghetti.

 

[FWShooter]

I also had really good luck with those individually wrapped string cheeses lasting a week too.

 

[Scutter01]

Carry hard cheese (sharp cheddar/romano/parmesan/etc) (if I can find the indivdually wax wrapped ones those are awesome and hold very well) and wrap in cheesecloth and shoved in a ziploc bag (no clue why but everyone always told me cheesecloth or wrapped in a clean bandana is key versus just dumping in a ziploc bag).

The cheesecloth will prevent it from sticking to the plastic bag and it will help control the oil and moisture so you don't have to eat sweaty or oily cheese.

 

[FWShooter]

The cheesecloth will prevent it from sticking to the plastic bag and it will help control the oil and moisture so you don't have to eat sweaty or oily cheese.

Thank you! I was googling but getting nowhere and it was going to drive me nuts!

 

[JetGirl]

Don't see why not...Jack's Links can do it:

 

[FWShooter]

Don't see why not...Jack's Links can do it:

Those have never agreed with my body and they are way to salty that I end up blowing with most of my water.

 

[Scutter01]

I don't think it's fair to call those "cheese". I'd call them "slightly cheese-flavored vegetable oil chunklets".

 

[FWShooter]

I don't think it's fair to call those "cheese". I'd call them "slightly cheese-flavored vegetable oil chunklets".

and agree.

 

[JetGirl]

I don't think it's fair to call those "cheese". I'd call them "slightly cheese-flavored vegetable oil chunklets".

LOL. I'll give you that!

 

[TempusFugit]

Well, it's not rectangular but Bega canned "cheese" is pretty good. I will melt if you try hard enough.