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Best Overall
OXO Good Grips Etched Box Grater with Removable Zester
Pros
Multiple grating surfaces
Confortable, non-slip handle
Cons
Hand wash only
Sharp etched blades, a non-slip base, and a removable storage container that measures your cheese as you shred? We're in mozzarella heaven.
The OXO Good Grips Etched Box Grater has a different surface on each side: a medium grater, coarse grater, slicer, and a removable zester. The container also comes with a lid, which makes storing cheese easy.
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Best Zester
Microplane Premium Classic Series Zester Grater
Now 17% Off
Credit: Microplane Pros
Available in multiple colors
Dishwasher safe
Cons
Not ideal for soft cheeses
Grating medium-soft cheeses with a zester will leave you with a clumpy mess. But if you often cook with hard cheeses like Asiago, Pecorino, and Padano, the sharp blades of the Microplane Premium Classic Series Zester Grater will turn them into soft and fluffy gratings.
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Best Two-Sided
OXO Good Grips Etched Two-Fold Grater
Pros
Space-saving with protective covers for storage
Non-slip base and handle
Let's get real for a sec: box graters can be a pain to store, especially if you have limited space. The OXO Good Grips Etched Two-Fold Grater folds flat when you're finished, offering simple storage. It has both a medium and coarse grating surface.
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Best Six-Sided
Utopia Kitchen Cheese Grater
Credit: Utopia Kitchen
Pros
Six grating surfaces
Non-slip base
Cons
Bulky
The Utopia Kitchen Cheese Grater is definitely the most versatile grater on our list. It has six sides (!) that include large holes, small holes, textured holes, a slicer, a zester, and, possibly the most exciting, a wavy slicer for edible ribbons.
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Best Electric
Presto Salad Shooter Electric Shredder
Now 24% Off
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Dishwasher safe, except for motor base
Cons
Must be near electrical outlet
Give your forearms a rest already! If you're cooking for a crowd, the electric Presto Salad Shooter will give you a mountain of cheese in no time. It includes pieces like a slicing cone and shredding cone.
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Best Rotary
Zyliss Classic Rotary Cheese Grater
Credit: ZYLISS
Pros
Ideal for left and right handed users
NSF certified
Cons
Only has a fine drum
Perfect for a little sprinkle of parmesan on top of your pasta, the kid-friendly Zyliss Classic Rotary Cheese Grater has an enclosed blade for safety. The sharp, fine steel drum is ideal for grating hard cheeses and even chocolate and nuts.
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Best For KitchenAid
Kitchen Aid Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder Attachment
Credit: KitchenAid
Pros
Blades are dishwasher safe
Comes with three blades and storage case
Cons
Must be used with KitchenAid mixer
If you find your recipes always seem to call for a cup or two of cheese (as they should), and you're tired of all the grating, the Kitchen Aid Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder Attachment should make things easier. It comes with three blades to grate, slice, and shred as much cheese as your recipe calls for, with minimal work on your end.
8How We Picked These Products
Using customer reviews, we selected a wide variety of highly-rated graters, from box graters and microplanes to rotary graters. Whether you're looking for a versatile grater with multiple surfaces or something small for hard cheeses, we have a pick for you.
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9What To Look For In A Cheese Grater
Selecting the best cheese grater for your kitchen will depend on the types of cheese you'll be grating, how versatile you want it to be, and how much space you have. Fine graters are best for hard cheeses, nuts, and chocolate, while coarse graters are best for soft cheeses. Box graters often have multiple different grating surfaces, which make them a versatile kitchen tool, however they often take up more space than other styles.
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