Start by attaching the KitchenAid slicer/shredder attachment to your mixer with either the medium shredding blade or coarse shredding blade. Place a large bowl underneath to catch the cheese as it comes out.
Load the block of cheese into the tube of the grater attachment and start your mixer on Speed 4. Use the food pusher to push the cheese block into the feed tube.
Increase or decrease the speed, but keep in mind that shredding at a higher speed can make a mess!
To Grate Cheese With a Box Grater or Rasp Grater:
Start by cutting the cheese into smaller pieces that fit the size of your grater. For easy cleanup, spritz the grater with olive oil or cooking spray to keep the cheese from sticking.
If you’re using a box grater, set it on its side. For a rasp grater, set it over a bowl. Use a firm back-and-forth motion to grate the cheese, but don’t press so hard that you crumble the block.
If you used a box grater, carefully empty the grated cheese into a bowl.
Notes
If you’re wondering how to grate Parmesan without a grater, use the vegetable peeler method, then place the strips of cheese in a zip-top bag, seal it, and use your hands to crumble them up.
Set a piece of parchment or wax paper under the box grater while you shred the cheese. When you’re done, you can roll it up and funnel the stray bits of cheese into the bowl with the rest.