If you’ve ever eaten a wrap, you know that a tortilla is usually the main ingredient rolled around a filling such as meat, cheese, or veggies. This cheese wrap recipe, however, does not use a tortilla. Instead, it uses slices of cheese to make a wrap entirely out of cheese. And what’s even better is that you get to pick the type of cheese and seasonings you want in your cheese wrap—hence the recipe’s DIY name.

Best Cheese for Wraps

The Test Kitchen recommends making a cheese wrap with mozzarella, provolone, cheddar, or Swiss cheese. These are semihard cheeses that have more moisture than hard cheeses, have a slightly smoother texture than most cheese types, and melt well. 

How to Make a Melted Cheese Wrap

Once you’ve chosen your cheese and seasoning to create your cheese wrap, you’ll assemble the wraps according to the recipe, cook them in the microwave, press on their center to form a circle of cheese, and freeze them until they're firm. Fill the cheese wraps with your favorite ingredients that you would normally put in any other wrap.

How to Store Cheese

Airtight packaging is the key to proper cheese storage. Wrap unused cheese tightly in foil or plastic wrap, then seal it in a plastic bag or a container with a tight-fitting lid. Store the cheese in the refrigerator. For longer storage, cheese can be frozen, but expect a quality compromise. Freezing usually destroys the texture and affects the flavor and aroma. It's best to reserve cheeses that have been frozen for use as ingredients—in casseroles, for example.