Homemade Velveeta Cheese
Homemade Velveeta-style cheese is smooth, creamy, and melts like a dream. Perfect for sandwiches, sauces, or snacks—made with real cheese and no preservatives.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin
- ⅓ cup dry milk powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 4 cups grated mild cheddar cheese or a combination of cheddar and Colby
Instructions
- Bring 1 cup of water to a rolling boil in a small saucepan.
- In a blender, combine dry milk powder, unflavored gelatin, and kosher salt. Pulse to mix.
- Pour the boiling water into the blender. Cover and pulse until fully dissolved.
- Add grated cheese right away. Blend on high for 1–2 minutes until smooth and pourable.
- Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap. Pour in the hot cheese mixture, smooth the top, fold over the wrap, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Once firm, lift it out, slice as needed, and wrap leftovers tightly. Store in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.