Should You Buy an Electric Cheese Grater?
By Athlyn Green
For busy cooks, an electrically powered cheese grater can shave time off meal preparation and cut down on the labor involved in making dishes that call for grated cheese
This Hub takes a look at electric cheese graters and why they may prove a practical piece of kitchen equipment. Most of us love cheese and for many dishes, it is necessary to grate it to sprinkle it onto pizza or spread it over noodles.
While it can save time to grate mozzarella and cheddar cheese and freeze it ahead of time, there is still the labor involved with the actual grating. This is even more of a challenge if you want freshly grated Parmesan.
- If you are anything like me, each time you struggle to grate cheese, you find yourself wishing there was a better way.
- A hand held cheese grater always carries a bit of risk of grating skin off a finger.
Is it worth it to invest in an electric cheese grater? Are they expensive?
Electric cheese graters are reasonably priced but, as with most appliances, you get what you pay for. If you are ready to take the leap and purchase a cheese grater for your kitchen, it might pay off in the long run to buy a product with durability in mind, one that will last over the long-term.
Cheese graters come in both plastic and stainless steel, so according to your preference you can choose an electric cheese grater from material that suits your taste or your home decor.
Electric cheese graters can grate either soft or hard cheeses, depending on what they are designed to do.
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The Oster rechargeable electric cheese grater is a compact, space-saving unit and delivers freshly grated cheese at the push of a button. It includes a fine and course shredding drum and grates enough cheese for 8-10 servings.
The Cilio electric cheese grater features a sleek matte stainless steel design. Made in Germany, this durable shredder is suitable for hard cheeses. It can also be operated with batteries.
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Made in Italy, this OMRA electric cheese grater is up to the task, capable of 40lb. per hour output. It delivers 100 watts/110 volts. This sturdy unit is built to last and will grate hard cheese, dried breads and biscuits--a multi-purpose grater for heavy use.
Another place to shop for electric cheese graters is Ebay.
As can be seen with the units above, different graters are suitable for different tasks. Whether you spend a little or alot, one thing is certain: an electric cheese grater can be time-saving and helps to make the task of meal preparation that much easier.
Recipes Using Shredded Cheese
- Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Scalloped potatoes are especially tasty with the addition of cheese. This favorite recipe for cheesy scalloped potatoes makes for hearty old-fashioned eating. - Perfect Pizza Crust: Best-Ever Tender Pizza Crust.
This recipe for pizza crust is the best I've come across. It results in a tender pizza crust every time. This crust rises wonderfully, so if you like thicker crust that is still tender, this is the perfect pizza crust recipe. - Macaroni and Cheese--Best Mac & Cheese Casserole
If you like hearty recipes, a pan of homemade macaroni and cheese is hard to beat. - Delicious Ukrainian Hotsput Casserole
A one-dish casserole that combines the smoky flavor of Ukrainian sausage with cheddar cheese, vegetables and mushroom gravy.
Do You Own an Electric Cheese Grater?
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Athlyn Green 9 months ago
Hi Chspublish,
an electric cheese grater can help busy cooks save time on meal preparation.