Homemade American Cheese Slice
- 20 min
- Serves 4
- 3 ingredients
10 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. Turn any cheese into a silky, melt‑ready slice with just a few simple ingredients. This homemade American cheese is creamy, smooth, and perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or dipping. The quick prep and chill‑set method makes it a versatile addition to any meal.
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Method
Preheat a saucepan over medium heat and bring the water to a gentle simmer.
Add the sodium citrate to the simmering water, stirring until fully dissolved.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Sodium citrate dissolves in the simmering water. Stir until the liquid looks clear of granules.
Slowly add the cheese, a little at a time, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and begins to cling to a spoon.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Cheese mixture turns smooth and clings to a spoon. Add cheese gradually while stirring.
Remove the pan from heat and pour the cheese mixture onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, spreading it evenly with a spatula or dough scraper.
Allow the cheese to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours until set.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Cheese sets firm after chilling. Cool fully before cutting slices.
Once firm, cut the cheese into desired shapes and melt on your burger or use as a topping.
Tips while you cook
- Fully dissolve sodium citrate
- Stir the sodium citrate in the simmering water until it is completely dissolved before adding cheese.
- Add cheese gradually
- Introduce the cheese a little at a time, stirring continuously until the mixture smooths and clings to a spoon.
- Cool before refrigerating
- Allow the poured cheese mixture to reach room temperature before placing it in the refrigerator to set.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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