Add cheddar cheese to sausage and more without melting. Hi Temp does not melt like normal cheese during cooking and smoking and adds a cheesy and creamy taste to any sausage. Use 1 lb of cheese for every 10 lb of meat. Hi Temp Cheese has a 400 degree F melting point. Minimum shelf life when refrigerated - 60 days. Maximum shelf life when frozen - 12-18 months. (NOTE: If you freeze the cheese do not thaw and then re-freeze again.) Looking for delicious and unique snacks to fit your keto lifestyle? Look no further! This Wisconsin cheese has 0 carbs and a high protein content which makes it perfect for your keto diet.