How do I Substitute Velveeta for real cheese?
These homemade versions of the popular process cheese foods are easy to make and are made with real cheese.Mild cheddar cheese, milk, and cream cheese are some of the ingredients.Depending on how you want the finished product to look, you can use white or orange cheese.
The softer "Cheez Whiz" mixture is excellent warmed and added to hot macaroni, creamy soups like this 4-ingredient broccoli cheese soup, or use it as a warm dip with any number of additional ingredients.
The American cheese substitute is similar to Velveeta.It's great for snacking.It melted well in a grilled cheese sandwich.It can be added to a white sauce for casseroles or pasta dishes.
The Cheez Whiz clone makes about 2 cups and the American cheese recipe makes 1 to 1 1/2 pounds.
A few inches of excess on both sides of the pan can be seen if you line a small loaf pan with plastic wrap.You can use smaller containers.
Pour or spoon the mixture into the pan.To even it out, use a spatula.For several hours or overnight, cover with the excess plastic wrap.
Use the cheese to make cheese and cracker snacks, sandwiches, grilled cheese, or add some to a cheese sauce or dip.
In a blender, steam can cause ingredients to splatter or cause burns.If you want to prevent this, fill the blender only one-third of the way up, vent the top, and cover with a kitchen towel.
Cream cheese, dry mustard, and salt are combined in a food processor.Process until smooth after adding the simmering evaporated milk.Pour into a jar and use immediately.