Use low to medium-low setting on stove top. Set temperature at 325 to 375 degrees F. in the oven. Use 30 to 70 percent power in a microwave oven. When cooking grated or shredded cheese in liuqid, such as sauces or soups, never permit the mixture to boil. Exposure to high heat and extended cooking times toughens cheese and the fats, moisture and solids will separate into components that will destroy visual appeal.
Breads Use full-flavored cheeses as seasonings in combination with milder varieties for pizza.
Use nontraditional cheeses, crumbled, shredded or sliced for pizza. Incorporate grated, shredded or cubed cheese into breads and muffins. Incorporate soft and semi-soft cheeses into breakfast pastries and pancakes. Desserts Add shredded mild cheeses to bread puddings. Incorporate soft, fresh or shredded cheeses into pastry dough to be filled with fruit.