American Cheese Recipe

Time30m

Serves8

Make American Cheese Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Milk Base
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, pour in the milk and allow it to warm until it is steaming but not boiling.
2
Melt the Cheeses
Gradually add the shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese to the warmed milk, stirring continuously until the cheeses are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
3
Incorporate Cream Cheese
Add the softened cream cheese to the saucepan. Stir until the cream cheese is completely melted and incorporated into the cheese mixture.

4
Add Flavorings
Stir in the butter, salt, mustard powder, paprika, and hot sauce. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined and the mixture is smooth.
5
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the cheese mixture and adjust the seasoning with more salt or hot sauce if desired.
6
Cool and Store
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cheese cool slightly. Pour the mixture into a container, cover, and refrigerate until it firms up. This will take about 2-3 hours.