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How Long Does Cheese Last in the Fridge?

About 2 weeks in the fridge.

Cheese keeps for about 2 weeks in the fridge.

Watercolor illustration of cheese
Typical shelf lifeabout 2 weeks (14 days)
Where to keep itRefrigerator
CategoryDairy

How to store cheese

Wrap in cheese paper and refrigerate; once opened, eat within a week

Good to know

Cheese is a living, breathing work of fermented art

What to cook with cheese

Cauliflower Steaks with Cheese

Thick cauliflower slices roasted until golden and draped with melted cheese — a satisfying vegetarian main.

35 min · easy · serves 2

Classic Caesar Salad

Crisp romaine tossed with creamy dressing and shaved cheese — a timeless weeknight staple.

20 min · easy · serves 2

Spinach and Egg Omelette

A light, protein-packed omelette with wilted spinach and melted cheese — ready in 8 minutes.

8 min · easy · serves 1

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Silky cream sauce with savory mushrooms and garlic — a restaurant-style pasta you can make in 20 minutes.

20 min · easy · serves 2

Baked Potato with Sour Cream

A fluffy baked potato loaded with butter, sour cream, and scallions — the simplest comfort food.

65 min · easy · serves 2

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