freeze or not?

flybygrace · **freeze or not?**

Just wondering if the following foods freeze/defrost well:

-potatoes
-sour cream
-pillsbury type biscuits
-squash
-can't believe it's not butter -type products
-blocks of cheese
-grapes
-celery
-cottage cheese
-tortillas

thanks

momma_bear · 10-03-2006, 07:02 PM

block of cheese I've done and it was fine, I let it defrost in the fridge might get sticky if you just let it sit out on the counter

calimari · 10-03-2006, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by flybygrace

Just wondering if the following foods freeze/defrost well:

-potatoes ---NO
-sour cream ----I don't think so
-pillsbury type biscuits ----cooked or not?
-squash ----cooked: acorn, butternut, hubbard just fine
-can't believe it's not butter -type products ----I don't think so
-blocks of cheese ----hard cheeses do best (parmesan, romano). Cheddar - better to grate first & then use as you need
-grapes ----inject w/ alcohol & freeze. Eat frozen whether they are boozed up or not. You don't eat them thawed.
-celery ---I imagine this would be very disgusting
-cottage cheese ----I have no idea. Might change consistency? Get a small one & see.
-tortillas ---yes.

thanks

hope that helps.

Cheesecake Lady · 10-03-2006, 07:08 PM

there was a post not long ago regarding this - try a search, they had some great hints!

momma_bear · 10-03-2006, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by calimari

hope that helps.

thanks it does help

hechtrov · 10-03-2006, 08:21 PM

can't believe it's not butter -type products - I always freeze them without a problem.

momma_bear · 10-03-2006, 08:23 PM

good to know

Alana79 · 01-18-2007, 06:00 AM

I make and freeze Shepards PIe all the time and I have no problems with the potatoes on top (I use instant)
Alana

2littleladies · 01-18-2007, 04:24 PM

Real potatoes are yucky after frozen. You can freeze celery but you have to blanch it and you can only use it to cook with.

I love frozen grapes!

No on the sour cream.

JessicaM · 01-19-2007, 11:26 PM

I have frozen sour cream with no problems, it separates a little as it thaws, but just give it a stir and it's good to go...now I have only used it in recipes after freezing, I don't think it would be as good to put on tacos or a baked potato or such, but it's been fine for me in recipes. Love frozen grapes, but never had them boozed up...will have to try that!