How to Make a Real Cheddar Powder

[@montanap8triot895]

I've been making cheese powder since I saw your last video. I just finished 6 different flavors last week. After I run it through the blender, I put it back in the dehydrator on fresh paper towels for about another hour. Then I blend it again and it turns to a fine powder. I've also found that the amount I put in the blender makes a difference. Put enough that it's turning in on itself like a whirlpool. Too much and it just bogs down and too little it just stays chunky. I love combine them in cheese sauces for veggies, I use a fondue recipe and it's perfect cheese sauce everytime. I've done cheddar, swiss, mozzarella, Monterey Jack, parmesan, asiago. Thank you Heidi, this has been the funnest dehydrating projects I've done!!

[@karenw9996]

Great tip to get a fine powder, thanks. I'm just getting started on drying cheeses, appreciate your input!

[@hrhdmk5845]

Thanks this is exactly the information I was searching for. I find a spice grinder works great for the fine powder stage.

[@karenw9996]

You do an amazing job of staging things for the photos you insert in your videos!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Thank you Karen!

[@nightowl2481]

She’s very much an artist!

[@janereed9818]

Idea for a makeshift vacuum chamber…using small food jars that will fit inside a wide mouth pint or quart canning jar, top with Food Saver-style vacuum lid, and pump out air with the brake bleeder. I save small amounts of dried herbs this way in jars that used to hold olives, etc.

[@debbiesykes5491]

I dehydrate things all the time just never thought about cheese so now I will get to it Thank you for sharing this

[@PirateChiefPC1]

Miss Heidi, I've been watching your videos off and on for going on four years now. You are an amazing Lady, with a ton of great info! Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge and experiences. God Bless you and your family!

[@Cherbear609]

Thank you so much for this video/ I’ve never thought of dehydrating cheese? I will certainly give it a go! I love the way you present things! You’re a fantastic “teacher”. 💕

[@dawnschultz861]

Your videos inspire me like non others. You explain things so well!

[@dianebush1837]

I love the way you explain why, when, where, how in your video classes! I’m one that hates shredding cheese and also prefer chopping. One thing I’ve noticed is after thawing my frozen vacuumed sealed cheeses, they crumble so easily! I have only read about one third of the comments, so I’m excited about them also! Thanks.

[@Deedee-xh7dh]

Hi . I’m so glad I found your channel.Thank you for taking time to teach a novice like me.❤

[@charlottewyrick7850]

Just found you. Looking over your video list, I can’t wait to start binge watching them all. You have so many interesting ones, I don’t know where to start!

[@michelewilliams6241]

You make such interesting informational videos. I always learn so much and they are almost always meant for me! Lol thanks for all your hard work

[@kmiller6002]

I'm definitely going to have to try this Mrs Heidi, just as soon as I get my dehydrator repaired, it needs a new fuse. Thank You for sharing this with us ☺️🙏 Kendra

[@emnic1627]

My food processor has an attachment to grate cheese and it is SUCH a time saver!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I did end up getting myself a vintage rotary grater and love it. I used it last time I made enchiladas and even made a post on it here; kzbin.infoUgkxums0KEJ8nE3eg1SasDsSzO1du8FOqUFl

[@Wanda6308]

I am a new subscriber. I have a brand-new food hydrator, and it is round. I saw on fb where someone made cheese powder so decided to look up a tutorial on how to do it and found yours. I also have a food processer that I will use to powder my cheese. I hope I am doing this correctly .

[@MeToo-rp6ny]

Believe it or not, it goes great in the pie dough for apple pie. 😁❤️

[@homesteadgamer1257]

Oooh that sounds amazing! I know melting a slice of cheddar on apple pie is really good. I'm definitely going to try this!

[@MeToo-rp6ny]

@@homesteadgamer1257 that's why we tried it the first time. 😁❤️

[@MeToo-rp6ny]

@@chestyvulva haha! Believe it or not our apple pie with cheddar cheese in the crust actually got us hunting privileges with barter 😁❤️

[@Alex_02]

That sounds absolutely delicious 😊

[@Katya-zj7ni]

That is gorgeous, old English recipe.

[@carolstrickland6979]

Thank you for this video and the others you have done. I have learned so much. I appreciate you for sharing. Blessings

[@questionasker1749]

This is a perfect video for me right now! I'm so excited! Thank you Heidi!💞💓💕

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

This is on my to do list, I even have the sharp cheddar. Thanks Heidi! God Bless!

[@homesteadgamer1257]

Thank you for making this video!! I've been wanting to start dehydrating cheese (and tomatoes too!) I'm glad you mentioned the mold. That's actually how bleu cheese is made, by letting it mold! And people LOVE it! Back in the pioneer days, they would cover their cheese with oiled cloths and when they'd check it once a week they would shave off any mold, re-wrap it with another oiled (or buttered) cloth, and set it back on the shelf. They would do this until it aged how they wanted. The first Little House book details this extremely well, and it even talks about how young Laura and Mary would eat the molded pieces Ma would cut off. Clearly it didn't hurt them lol.

[@RitaMcCartt]

I've watched a few videos today, your videos, and I always come away with a few new ideas! Thank you so much for your efforts. I plan to buy one of your husband's chambers! Got it on my list. GOD bless

[@LauraMichelGreenRaven]

I can attest to the need for a low temp. I tried dehydrating a previously frozen 8 Oz. brick of cheese. It melted into the cloth covers I used. A small amount was able to be saved and used for melting into a sauce. I did always imagine I was ingesting tiny bits of cotton. Lol

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yikes!

[@lynettetucker544]

Good morning Heidi thanks again for sharing this video with everyone.

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Great video. Dehydrating & powdered some years ago. Getting the oil out on paper towels & its aging makes the flavor pop (I like that).

[@karengerber7158]

Ho Heidi I have watched a 2019 on storing peanut butter. Yes Ma'am that is the way I store mone. It's much better for sure. Thank you so much for all your videos. I am learning so much. God bless💙

[@JuliaMoore-g2l]

Cheese powders make tasty substitutes for milks in soups and beverages.

[@billeldz2920]

Thank you so much for this 💗

[@rcgkreations]

This would be fun to make, thank you

[@danielledunavant3146]

I have done this with colby/jack cheese and it is delicious! I would think you could sprinkle it on any veggie also.

[@homesteadgamer1257]

That's the kind of cheese I usually get. Does the flavor hold well?

[@danielledunavant3146]

@@homesteadgamer1257 Yes I believe it does. Maybe slightly milder than the original.

[@minotaur818]

I'm just curious, what do these cheese powder taste like and how do they compare to those seasoning powders used in snacks like cheetos? If I remember correctly, industrially made snacks like popcorns and cheetos would use some sort of fat binder to help the cheese powder stick

[@renovclean2]

I can’t wait to use this on my fried pasta I usually serve as finger snacks, adding herbs for taste

[@gg110888]

Looks good. 😊

[@colleenpritchett6914]

First! Timely as I was just contemplating how to store long term before the cost becomes prohibitive, thank you

[@bb-oe8gp]

I added powdered cheese to thicken up broth I added to a chicken broccoli casserole…. It was great!

[@leezjohan9296]

Thanks! God Bless❤

[@gardenstatesowandsew]

Thank you ❤ such a great idea.

[@Heather-xm9ul]

I love cheese so much. I need to do this!

[@WendyK656]

Heidi, can we use Goat Cheese to do this as well? Heidi, that is how we were raised too just cut the mold off. 😁 Heidi, did you say in another video on meat to dehydrate with the turkey, you freeze it first and then dehydrate it? Heidi, you always have great videos on food preservation and teaching us how to do so. Thank you, Heidi, I do like the idea with the cotton sheets to take some of the oils out of the cheese. OH, by the way Thank you, I did get the silicone sheets the brown ones! I did get that little Jar Sealer and Accessory Hose Compatible with FoodSaver Vacuum Sealer, DAIKA Sealer Kit for Wide-Mouth & Regular-Mouth Mason-type jars (with a Manual Vacuum Pump) and I love them both. We also purchase the Cosori for a friend too! she has not use it yet but were going over to help her.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am pretty sure you can use goat cheese, there would be very little difference

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Thank you Heidi!🙂 Blessings! 💜

[@dennismorton4688]

nice info thanks

[@chrismaryb.7409]

Interesting:) and thanks Heidi 😊

[@janetjones7880]

great video. started waxing cheese back in spring. Going to try it next month - I'll dehydrate some now. Thanks Heidi. OH and thanks for the brake bleeder idea. Use it all the time - never use my foodsaver for my jars anymore

[@mariaowen3425]

Love your videos 📹❤ 😍! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on how to get the job done!!!

[@beulahboling5422]

Thank you for this video

[@athenajorg738]

I love this. :)

[@teresabradley432]

Have you ever tried to dehydrate shredded cheese? I have been a dehydrating fool lately thanks to all your great how to videos! LOL Thank you so much for sharing all your knowledge with us!!!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No but it would be easier to do as it is already shredded

[@teresabradley432]

ok, I wasn't sure because I know there is sometimes anti-caking agents put into shredded cheese, even the organic ones. @@RainCountryHomestead

[@edenheaven5175]

Add the cheese powder to hot butter then use it on pop corn or to pop the pop corn

[@lindabuice1756]

Enjoying your videos. Which model Cosori do you have?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Link to video on my set up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioWzoIGKrdqXbLc&pp=ygUdcmFpbiBjb3VudHJ5IGRlaHlyYXRvciBzZXQgdXA%3D Link to dehydrator: amzn.to/3TDvSfp

[@rosesavoia4657]

Interesting. I waxed cheese it was ok. I don’t think I would do it again. I have no where to store it. But it was worth the try. Thank you for your knowledge.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

You do not have to wax the cheese to make the cheese powder, I just recommend it if you cannot get sharp cheddar

[@se7en0fnine99]

Thank you! Can I ask what kind of cloth you use? I never know where to start for sourcing cloths good for food use.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

100% cotton

[@se7en0fnine99]

@@RainCountryHomestead thank you so much!

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

I'm going to try this. I'm kicking myself at one time I was given all kinds of shredded cheese and I kept them in my freezer and I had so much actually gave it away. I was running out of storage space. And now I'm thinking how I could have dehydrated it and kept it. Ugh

[@MichaelR58]

Good video , thanks for sharing , God bless !

[@sharoncolbert6064]

I am going to add to my keto home corn chips.

[@elijahsanders3547]

Could you smoke it as a third drying option? I love smoked cheese :)

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I would assume so

[@marybethham4967]

With egg powder can I use frozen whipped eggs that have thawed and dehydrate them for egg powder?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes

[@ramonaharris5255]

Thank you honey a great video appreciate it..

[@kathygarner419]

Heidi: Have you ever tried to re-hydrate grated cheese? I would be interested in finding out if you can rehydrate it. Say for using on tacos or pizza. Let us know.

[@StockingMyPantry]

I'm so excited to try this! What type of fabric do you use for lining your dehydrator trays?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I always go for 100% cotton. Usually using old cotton sheets

[@StockingMyPantry]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thanks!

[@patriciaboatman8423]

So if I buy le craft sharp cheddar I should set it ot for x amount of time to dry before choping and dehydrating or just grate immediately and dehydrate. Ive never thought about dehydrating cheese. Also do you have a video on dehydrating eggs and how long if a shelf life? Really enjoyed this video.sharmg to my family girls

[@RainCountryHomestead]

If you are not going to wax it, you can just grate or chop and dehydrate right away.

[@faithgal52223]

Do you have to wax and freeze before rehydrating it?

[@marlenegallandt4170]

You can use powdered cheese on popcorn if you mix it with melted coconut oil. Doesn't work with butter.

[@faithgal52223]

Can use in Meals in a Jar

[@HeyHeyAlabama]

Cheddar drop biscuits are good. You can find recipes online.

[@sunflowerid421]

I have some blocks of sharp cheddar that I put in freezer. Do you know if I would be able to grate it and dehydrate?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes. I have dehydrated frozen cheese before

[@jeanwoodall1523]

It can be done as some people use nutritional yeast to flavor cheese breads. Not sure how though, since I mostly eat rice.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

They would simply add it in with the flour, which is what I would do with the cheddar powder.

[@carolynmoody9460]

Blessings ❤️

[@shangrilahomestead9930]

Thank you Heidi. I just got a dehydrator and I’m going to dehydrate my cheese. Does anyone know the best way to store extra cheese wax for future use?

[@nightowl2481]

I’m curious about that and if is ok and how to reuse the wax

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The wax can be stored wherever. I keep mine with the cheese waxing supplies back in my pantry and this includes the used wax that I was up. That I simply put back into the pan I use to melt the wax since it is dedicated only to that so I do not have to try to wash it every time

[@opalezell2166]

How do you powder eggs.My nephew wants to know. I have fresh eggs.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I cover that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJizoYmAbpiXea8

[@tammymote2147]

Hello Heidi. Thanks for the video. How long will dehydrated cheese late after vacuum sealing?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Just like anything fully dried and vacuum sealed, it should have quite a few years

[@amberpoynter3303]

Ooo in a dough - a pizza dough would be yummy!

[@pattiejune]

How do you vacuum seal your jars?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

You can check out the tomato flake video I had mentioned in the above video and also linked to in the description box

[@StJohn1.1]

Hi. Could this be done with shreddred cheese? I was gifted several bags.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep

[@catt8247]

Do you put a moisture in the jar before sealing? I have done some. It smells great while drying. Thanks for the video.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I never use either Oxygen Absorbers or Desiccant packs in my jars, or in anything

[@catt8247]

Ok thanks

[@Kptiger82]

do you have a video on waxing cheese and where do you get your wax

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The cheese waxing video is linked in the description box just below the video screen. Make sure to click on the words Show More or just More if you are on a smart device

[@debbiem2146]

Thank you for taking the mystery out of food preservation! Blessings!

[@karenw9996]

I'm sure this varies by type of cheese, but taking sharp cheddar as an example, how does the weight compare before drying vs after dried? I'm trying to determine how much cheese to buy in order to get the amount of powder I want. Also, when you wax your cheese & set it on that cloth (towel?) how do you go about 1-laundering the cloth, and 2-washing the pan to make sure all the wax comes out. Thanks!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am really not sure, I did not pay attention to before and after weight

[@culdesacgrocerygarden]

Im really looking forward to trying this sometime. All that is holding me back is needing to make the cloths for my sons Nesco. Wondering if you have ever tried dehydrating and vacuum sealing shredded cheese? Or Mozzarella. Can you tell what I am wanting? For pizza!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have yet to to try that but I should some time. I did finally get myself a vintage rotary grater too!

[@wendykraf7575]

What is the video on putting wax on your cheese. Does it have to be a specific kind of wax?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The link to that video is in the description box as promised. Please make sure to click on the word "more" you will see just below the video screen

[@GraceBrown-t6d]

How about a quiche?

[@jamee6]

Do you ever leave it shredded, and if so, how do you prepare it for use?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

You can shred it if you want and dry it that way and leave it, since I am not shredding it before dehydrating in the first place, I am unable to leave it shredded

[@momcquinn]

Do you use desiccant packets in your dried cheese and egg jars when you vacuum seal them?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No desiccants or oxygen absorbers

[@momcquinn]

@@RainCountryHomestead if you don't mind me asking, how come you don't use desiccant packets?

[@Damselfly54315]

​@momcquinn I dont use them either, if you conditioned it and vac sealed it wont have the issues they are used for

[@tammymote2147]

Hello Heidi. Hope all is well. Is it possible to dehydrate pre- shredded cheese?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep!

[@tammymote2147]

@@RainCountryHomestead One more thing i forgot. My dehydrator has a fixed temp setting of 160 degreese. Can I still dehydrate at such a high temp? Just keep checking on it?

[@122593chico]

The cloth. What type of cloth. I am tempted to go purchase a cloth specifically for this. I don’t want to use wax paper. Cheese cloth or kitchen towel or 100% cotton from fabric store. Sorry for such a lengthy question.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

As long as it is cotton. I use recycled cotton sheets because they are thin and allow plenty of air flow

[@hopesto]

Heidi, do you think it's possible to make a powdered mozzarella, or maybe to fatty??

[@RainCountryHomestead]

While I have not tried it, it should be easier and turn out better as it has a lower fat content than cheddar

[@hopesto]

@@RainCountryHomestead Ohhh, I would have thought more, I can't wait to experiment... with Moz and your too!❤

[@anissaellisae]

How much powder to water to make sauce?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Sorry, I do not measure, I just add water or powder until I get the thickness I desire. That is really all you need to do. Let's say you start with a half cup of each, heat it up and it is too thick, you add more water, too thin, add more cheese

[@anissaellisae]

@@RainCountryHomestead do you have a dehydrating book you would recommend? Thanks so much for responding so quickly on the cheese powder.. I love learning from your videos.

[@dalegaa4094]

I've been eating some cheddar and parmesan cheeses that I'd waxed and stored in the veg bin of the fridge 1 1/2 years ago. Neither seemed to have aged much at all. The Cheddar was a mild kind when I waxed it. I've since waxed Colby and Pepper Jack cheeses but not tried them yet. Could it have been the refrigeration that kept the cheeses from aging? If so, I will wax some sharper cheeses. I plan to try making the cheese powder next.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, I would think it was the refrigeration. The point of waxing cheese is to be able to store it in a pantry

[@eleanorerosanova7538]

What about creamery cheese ?

[@cher7731]

Do you have to powder the cheese? Can’t you bottle it without making it into a powder?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, you can just jar it up without powdering. Powdering just makes it easier to use and takes up less space in storage

[@lorilaughlin6177]

I was just thinking today, is there anyway of dry canning like hot dog buns or bread?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

The problem with vacuum sealing such things is it will also pull the air out of the breads making them crumple so it would be best to do so carefully and watch it as it is sealing up

[@MNIU_]

Your husband making you a vacuum chamber is insane and such a big flex

[@alexswanson2053]

How many days will it last unsealed?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have had some that I am working through left unsealed for a year with no problem. As long as it stays dry, it will not mold but it is possible it may get stronger in flavor over time as cheese is a cultured substance

[@keilana6]

Doesn't a dehydrator use a lot of electricity? On a budget for power use.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I believe I explained one of the ways I dehydrated the cheese that does not use electricity if you did not get a chance to watch the whole video but for may ways to dehydrate that use no electricity, please see this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4Ssioh3faZ6hsU

[@vivianp5962]

Question ⁉️ is there another video on cheese & how to dip it in wax❓

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, it is linked in the description box below the video

[@terryhall2299]

Heidi, I know you said you could shred the cheese and it would dehydrate faster but what about purchasing it already shredded? I think at Costco the brick of cheese is about the same price as the shredded cheese. So the work is already done for you would that work or would it still be better to get the brick and shred it myself? That’s what I would normally do anyway if I were to use it fresh.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, of course, whether you shred it yourself or purchase it that way, it would not make a difference in how it dehydrates

[@beulahboling5422]

Where can I buy the wax

[@RainCountryHomestead]

If you go watch my cheese waxing video I linked in the description box, I also provide information under that video on the wax

[@kathygarner419]

Heidi: The process of waxing introduced heat into the cheese blocks which is why you experienced weeping. Maybe try using a lower the temperature on your wax next time to reduce weeping. You are correct the mold on cheese is for the most part non-pathogenic. I agree it tastes gross.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Waxing cheese requires a certain heat of 200°, it is not recommended to go lower than that. If it was the heat that caused the moisture, I would have had that in ALL cheese blocks I waxed rather than just a few

[@shirleyhoward8806]

What is the name of wax please

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I do not recall but I know it is linked in the video on waxing cheese that I also linked in the description box under this video

[@Carniekelly]

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[@carolynlouise6566]

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[@bluemoon8268]

… I recently bought a couple of large sharp cheddar blocks from Costco I’m going to dehydrate … I think it would make a good queso dip … QUESTION : the eggs that I powdered are dry, but have a slight off smell … is this normal ? … mine look more orange compared to your yellow eggs …

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Most of my eggs look more orange than yellow, despite how they may appear in the photos, but that is normal if your eggs are from your own chickens or have been purchased locally from those with chickens. I do not know what you mean by "off" smell so I cannot say. Mine have a slight smell as they should but it is not strong nor what I would think of as "off"

[@TraciesLocalLearnings]

❤🙏