For those who aren’t aware of it, Velveeta cheese is basically a brand name for a softer style of American cheese. The process for making homemade Velveeta cheese is similar to that of making American cheese, but the ingredients involved in the process are slightly different, and even easier in the case of Velveeta cheese. The ingredients blend together perfectly well, and create a final ingredient that finds its roots inside the amazing variants of cheese present further in the west. We find the roots of cheese coming from Europe, but the variants made in the US have made a quite mark for themselves.
This recipe will yield you around 22 inches of cheese, which is why if you want to add more, you can alter the ingredients based on your overall feasibility.
Health Benefits
Velveeta cheese is not as high in calories as other forms of cheese, and can be beneficial for one’s health. Homemade Velveeta cuts down the processing of cheese, and gives a healthy end alternative.
Ingredients
tablespoons of dry milk powder: 6
ounce of unflavored gelatin inside a packet: 1 3/4
cup of boiling water: 1
ounces of mild, shredded cheddar cheese: 16
How To Make Velveeta Cheese
- Line a small pan of loaf with a plastic wrap encompassing all sides of the small pan.
- Place the dry milk powder and the unflavored gelatin inside a food processer or blender.
- Put boiling water on top of the concoction, and when done, immediately press pulse to combine the mixture.
- Add cheddar cheese to the mixture and stir the final mixture, until you feel that it has become smooth.
- Once smooth, immediately pour the mixture into the already prepared loaf pan, and spread it into an even layer. You can use a spatula for the purpose of smoothening it into an even layer.
- Fold the plastic wrap over the cheese and press it hard against the surface, to ensure that the cheese is fully covered.
- Refrigerate the final product for 12 hours until you believe it is set. The cheese can be kept inside the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Trivia
- There are more than 2,000 varieties of cheese scattered all across the globe. These varieties come in different shapes and forms for people to consume and enjoy.
- There is a name for people who love consuming cheese, and it is turophiles.
June is considered as National Dairy Month. So, you now know when to eat more cheese.