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The 7 Best Cheese Graters Of 2022

Spend less time grating and more time eating.

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Alexandra Folino

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Life can be tough; grating cheese shouldn't be. Getting a sore arm from using a cheese grater with dull blades is entirely avoidable. We found the best cheese to reduce your time grating, shredding, and slicing cheese—giving you more time to enjoy your meals. Whether your recipe calls for grated parmesan, shredded mozzarella, or you're experimenting with different riffs on mac and cheese, here are the top cheese graters on the market that work well no matter what type of cheese you're cooking with. Because let's be honest, pre-shredded cheese just doesn't taste the same.

Be sure to check out some of our favorite cheesy recipes, too, like chicken broccoli bake, cheesy bacon spinach dip, chicken enchiladas, and cheesy scalloped potatoes.

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Best Overall

OXO Good Grips Etched Box Grater with Removable Zester

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

Microplane Premium Classic Series Zester Grater

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

OXO Good Grips Etched Two-Fold Grater
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Pros

  • Space-saving with protective covers for storage
  • Non-slip base and handle

Cons

    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

    Utopia Kitchen Cheese Grater
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    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

    Presto Salad Shooter Electric Shredder

    Pros

    • 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

    Zyliss Classic Rotary Cheese Grater

    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

    Kitchen Aid Fresh Prep Slicer/Shredder Attachment

    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.

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    How We Picked These Products

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    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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    What To Look For In A Cheese Grater

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    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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