grated cheese
nounUK /ˌɡreɪtɪd ˈtʃiːz/
US /ˌɡreɪtɪd ˈtʃiːz/
Cheese that has been rubbed into small pieces on a grater.
She sprinkled grated cheese on top of the pasta.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A topping made by shredding hard cheese for melting or sprinkling.
The recipe calls for a cup of grated cheese for the casserole.
3. Cheese reduced to fine strands using a box grater or food processor.
He grated cheese over the salad just before serving.
4. A common pizza and pasta ingredient sold pre-shredded in bags.
We bought a bag of grated cheese for movie night.