> Myron Menaker wrote: > > > > Has anyone tried softening cheddar to a somewhat gooey > consistency, adding chopped habaneros and then refrigerating > until hard again? Rich McCormack responded: > When cheese is melted, at least in my attempts, it changes > consistency and takes on a "grainy" texture when re-hardened. > It tastes fine but doesn't slice or grate well. I chime in: If you really want/need slices, you could: melt the cheese, add chopped chiles, pour mixture onto cookie sheet lined w/parchment paper, refrigerate, cut into slices, layer slices with wax paper, store in fridge in ziploc bags. Scott... KCK