Do I use a dry or a liquid measuring cup for Cheddar cheese, block?

Use a liquid measuring cup for pourable dairy — they are calibrated for reading at the line. Dry cups overflow and read high.

Does Cheddar cheese, block density change after the container has been opened for several days?

Marginally. Butterfat can separate or bloom, but measured weight per cup/mL stays within 1 % as long as the product is within its use-by date.

By Fidamen-Chefsolver Team | Reviewed by Chefsolver Staff

Cheddar cheese, block; firm cow s milk cheese that grates or cubes cleanly.

Ingredient

Weigh for sauces, shredding, or cubes; colder cheese grates more evenly.

Do I use a dry or a liquid measuring cup for Cheddar cheese, block?: Use a liquid measuring cup for pourable dairy — they are calibrated for reading at the line. Dry cups overflow and read high.
Does Cheddar cheese, block density change after the container has been opened for several days?: Marginally. Butterfat can separate or bloom, but measured weight per cup/mL stays within 1 % as long as the product is within its use-by date.