Homemade American Cheese Slice Recipe
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.
Recipe by B U R G E R F E C T I O N· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- cheese of choice
- water
- sodium citrate
Instructions
- 1Preheat a saucepan over medium heat and bring the water to a gentle simmer.
- 2Add the sodium citrate to the simmering water, stirring until fully dissolved.
- 3Slowly add the cheese, a little at a time, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and begins to cling to a spoon.
- 4Remove 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.
- 5Allow the cheese to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours until set.
- 6Once firm, cut the cheese into desired shapes and melt on your burger or use as a topping.
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Homemade American Cheese Slice?
- About 20 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Homemade American Cheese Slice recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Homemade American Cheese Slice recipe come from?
- It was shared by B U R G E R F E C T I O N on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.