Cheddar, gruyere, and swiss cheese are great cheeses for melting. [substeps] Reduced fat cheeses can melt, but they may take longer to melt and be tougher during stirring.
[header] How to melt cheese [title] Choose harder cheeses. [step] Harder cheeses have a lower melting point. These cheeses are the types that are more frequently used in sauces, in dishes like grilled cheese, and as the base for soups.