Tip No. 1

TO SLICE OR NOT TO SLICE Often it’s best to grate or shred the cheese. This promotes faster melting, as well as a smooth and more even melt. Of course, if a recipe calls for sliced cheese, go ahead and use sliced cheese.

Tip No. 2

SLICING AND MELTING It’s easier to slice and grate cheese when it’s cold. So what should you do? That’s right, slice and grate the cheese when it’s cold. Furthermore, cheese melts best when brought to room temperature. So what should you do? Correct! Melt the cheese after it’s brought to room temperature. Now you’re getting this.