The Best Paddle Graters for Shredding Cheese, Vegetables and More

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Sure, you can always buy a bag of shredded cheese at the store, but it’s probably much lower quality than whatever choice fromage you have in the fridge. So why not shred your own at home? A good paddle grater will make this a breeze—and the best will turn potatoes, carrots, squash and other veggies into fine shreds, too.

Paddle graters date back to the 1540s, when a man named François Boullier made one out of pewter in an effort to more easily shred hard cheese. Now, there are many different iterations of the paddle grater. Depending on the spacing of the blades, for instance, shreds can be either fine or thick, but all will best a food processor. That’s because grating by hand typically makes shreds that are more tapered at the ends, and that melt more evenly when cooked.

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Of course, every kitchen is different, and will need a very specific paddle grater to suit its needs. Here are four of the tops to choose from.

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