Inside: Need to know how to freeze cream cheese? It's so simple. Stock up when cream cheese is on sale and freeze it. You can save money with only a few minutes of your time.
Stocking up on foods when prices are low is one of my favorite ways to save money. It is so easy to do and doesn't take a lot of time. When you are stocking up on foods like dairy products they may only last so long, so freezing them is a great way to extend the time you get from the dairy products. I often freeze cream cheese because we use a ton of cream cheese and it is just so simple to do. Wondering how to freeze cream cheese? It's easy!
Cream Cheese is probably about the easiest thing you could possibly freeze. If you are new to freezing foods this is definitely a great one to start with. You will want to freeze the cream cheese before the use-by date on the package. To freeze cream cheese just write the date you are freezing it on the packaging. Then you can store it in the freezer for up to six months. It’s just that easy. If you are freezing a bunch of packages of cream cheese you can store them in a large Ziploc bag so the packages of cream cheese don't get lost in your freezer. It's amazing what I sometimes find in the bottom of my freezer. 🙁
When you are ready to use the cream cheese just pull it out of the freezer and let it thaw. I usually pull mine from the freezer and let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight. You can also have them thaw by sitting them on the counter for a couple of hours.
The only downside to freezing cream cheese is that it will alter the consistency. The cream cheese may be a little lumpy after being frozen. You can just stir it up until it is mixed again. Frozen cream cheese may not be the best for spreading on bagels. Because of the consistency, it is best to use the frozen cream cheese in dishes that will be baked, cooked or mixed in with other stuff like in a dip. I mostly use the frozen cream cheese in soups, my crockpot reuben sandwiches, and my favorite caramel apple dip. You can’t even tell the cream cheese has been frozen.
I can find cream cheese on sale for around $.50 and it often runs as high as $2.19 at the grocery store. By stocking up and freezing the cream cheese I can easily save money. So next time you see a sale on cream cheese you can stock up and freeze it.
Interested in other things you can freeze? Check out this list of foods that freeze well or follow me on my freezer meals board on pinterest. You can also check out My FreezeEasy. They teach you to make 10 freezer meals in under 1 hour! Plus, you get new recipes to try every month. They even offer gluten free. Just head over here to check them out. What are your favorite foods to freeze?