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creamy, melty homemade version of Velveeta made with real cheese. No thickeners or artificial ingredients—just pure, delicious cheese you can slice, melt, or use in any cheesy dish.

Homemade Velveeta Cheese (Real Cheese)

A creamy, melty homemade version of Velveeta made with real cheese. No thickeners or artificial ingredients—just pure, delicious cheese you can slice, melt, or use in any cheesy dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Ingredient / Condiment
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/4 oz packet unflavored gelatin
  • 1/3 cup dry milk powder
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 4 cups grated mild cheddar or a mix of cheddar and Colby

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Blender or food processor
  • Loaf pan or small containers
  • Plastic wrap
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Line a small loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving extra overhang.
  2. Bring 1 cup water to a boil.
  3. In a blender, combine gelatin, milk powder, and salt. Pulse to mix.
  4. Pour in boiling water and pulse again.
  5. Quickly add grated cheese and blend until smooth.
  6. Pour into the lined pan, level the top, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 4+ hours or overnight.
  7. Slice and use as needed. Store in fridge up to 3 weeks.

Notes

✔ Use freshly grated cheese for best texture
✔ Not suitable for freezing
✔ Do not microwave to melt—use stovetop for creamy results