Steve Wertz wrote:
> A 14oz can of Rico's Concentrated Cheddar Cheese Sauce is $2.69 at
> the grocery store.
>
> A 7lb can of Rico's Concentrated Cheddar Cheese Sauce is $5.20 at
> CostCo.
>
> Guess which one I bought? The can's been open for a week and is
> only a 1/4 of the way empty (or "3/4ths full" for those optimists
> who haven't already eaten almost 2lbs of the stuff).
>
> Can it be frozen? Any unique ideas for it other than the obvious
> (chip dips, mac and cheese, broccoli/Brussels sprouts). Any idea
> how long it'll last in the fridge?
>
> Note that this is the same stuff they use at most places that
> serve American-style nachos. This stuff costs $.05/oz, but they
> charge $.75-$1 for a serving of it at retail. Note that the label
> says "The Profit Maker".
> <http://ricos.com/products/RIC76000.pdf>
>
> -sw



Yes it can be frozen. (I got half a can in my deep freezer.) The
texture is a little weird when you thaw it, but that goes away when it's
melted.

It will last a long time in the fridge, but eventually it will mold.
It'll last forever in the freezer.

Actually it is pretty good for cooking with. I use it when I make a
Mexican hotdish. (layers of corn tortillas, refried beans, cheese,
seasoned ground meat, and enchilada sauce) You can also use it to make
a decent cheese soup (thin with chicken broth, add finely chopped
broccoli, (etc), top with a little grated real cheese)

The cheddar flavor is more useful than the nacho flavored (you can
always add peppers)

Bob