What is the recommended method for thawing a case of LAND O LAKES® prepared macaroni and cheese?
Remove pouches from the case and place on shelves or rack in cooler overnight to thaw.* If only a small amount is needed, pouches can be thawed in a sink with cold running water. *Go to HACCP Helper for more information on HACCP processes for LAND O LAKES® Products. Q: What temperature should cheese be stored at? A: All cheese products should be kept under refrigeration at 35°F to 41°F. Once cheese is opened it must be re-wrapped securely to keep air out and moisture in. Natural and Pasteurized Process Cheese will remain fresh approximately 4 to 8 weeks under refrigeration. It is not recommended to freeze cheese. Q: How long can macaroni and cheese be held in a steam table? A: LAND O LAKES® macaroni and cheese can be held in a steam table for two hours. It is specially formulated to withstand high heat for an extended period of time. For all hot-held food, verify that the warming unit or steam table is at 135° F* or higher before use. All potentially hazardous foods such as macaroni an