I keep trying to zap cheese on my nachos, but it gets hard. Remove the cheese wrapper and place on a microwave safe plate. Check every 10 seconds to prevent overheating. Cooking times will vary among microwave ovens. The flavor of cheese is best when eaten at room temperature, so remove from refrigerator 1 to 2 hours in advance of serving time.
Soft cheeses take a shorter amount of time to come to room temperature than firm and hard cheeses.
Actually, both are. All cheese should be stored at temperatures between 35 F and 40 F in tightly wrapped foil or plastic to protect it from drying out. Strong smelling cheeses like Limburger should be keep in a separate container to prevent odors from transferring to other foods. Most hard cheeses can be frozen, however, there will be changes in texture. Generally speaking, thawed cheese is best used crumbled or shredded, in salads or as toppings, or in uncooked dishes.