Can I freeze mozzarella?

[happysmiley]

For some reason DH has taken it upon himself to buy a mountain of mozzarella, which we can't possibly eat before the best before date. Can I freeze it? And if so, do I just put it in the freezer in the original packaging or should I grate it first?

[SmacSmackedSanta]

I have never tried freezing a lump of mozzarella but I buy the bags of grated stuff from Tesco and it freezes fine. Handy for adding to pizza toppings etc. I think grating it first is a good idea then you can take out what you need rather than a big lump.

[oxocube]

I always thought not but would be happy to be proved wrong!

[Seabright]

Yes, I freeze it all the time, as I can never use it all in one go. I cut into usable size chunks and freeze. The mini mozzarella balls from sainsburys freeze well to

[happysmiley]

Perfect, it will be grated and frozen then. And DH will not need to buy mozzarella ever again.

[oxocube]

Thinking about it, the mozzarella on frozen pizzas is ..... frozen (duh!) so why did I always think you couldn't freeze it?