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. Use this method to prepare cheese nachos without making the cheese tough. The flavor of cheese is best when eaten at room temperature, so remove from refrigerator one to two hours in advance of serving time.
Soft cheeses take a shorter amount of time to come to room temperature than firm and hard cheeses.
However, it is best to set out only the amount of cheese you will eat to prevent the cheese from becoming dry and tough from being repeatedly warmed and chilled. Most hard cheeses and process cheeses can be frozen, however, there will be changes in texture. For this reason, thawed cheese is best used crumbled or shredded, in salads or as toppings or in uncooked dishes. Freeze pieces of a half-pound or less. Use moisture-proof and airtight wrapping.