Why Your Pre-Shredded Cheese Won't Melt - Chowhound

Lauripatterson/Getty Images Pre-shredded cheese is a major boon when you don't feel like whipping out a hunk of cheese — just pour it straight from the bag and go. However, this convenient ingredient is notorious for one trait that might make a huge difference to your dish: It doesn't melt, at least not to the uniform ooey-gooey consistency of standard block melting cheeses. This may not be such a deal-breaker if…