Description
Delicious homemade Velveeta cheese brings nostalgic comfort to classic recipes with creamy, melty perfection. Crafted from simple ingredients, this smooth cheese alternative delivers rich flavor you’ll savor in mac and cheese, nachos, and countless melty dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups grated mild cheddar cheese (or a combination of cheddar and Colby)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
Dry and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 packet (1/4 ounce) unflavored gelatin
- 1/3 cup dry milk powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare a loaf pan by draping plastic wrap inside, ensuring extra material hangs over the edges for easy removal.
- Heat water in a saucepan until it reaches a rolling boil, creating a precise liquid base for the cheese mixture.
- Combine gelatin, milk powder, and salt in a blender, using quick pulses to create a uniform dry ingredient blend.
- Immediately transfer boiling water into the blender, rapidly pulsing to integrate the liquid with dry ingredients.
- Swiftly introduce grated cheddar and Colby cheeses into the blender, processing until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Rapidly transfer the molten cheese blend into the prepared pan, using a spatula to level the surface and eliminate potential air pockets.
- Seal the cheese mixture by folding the overhanging plastic wrap directly onto the surface, then refrigerate for 4-6 hours until completely solidified.
- Once chilled and set, unwrap the homemade cheese block, slice into desired thickness, and incorporate into various culinary applications like sandwiches, sauces, or direct snacking.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, sharp cheddar cheese for a more robust flavor profile that elevates the final product.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before blending to achieve a smoother, more consistent mixture without lumps.
- Use unflavored gelatin exactly as measured to maintain the perfect creamy texture that mimics traditional processed cheese.
- Wrap the finished homemade Velveeta tightly in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator, allowing flavors to develop and stabilize.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg