Homemade “American” Cheese

• Gluten free

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/8 tsp Cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 12 oz Colby cheese
  • 1 tbsp Powdered milk
  • 5/8 cup Whole milk

• Desserts

  • 1 1/2 tsp Gelatin, powdered

• Liquids

  • 1 tbsp Water

Found on onegoodthingbyjillee.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon water
• 1½ teaspoons powdered gelatin
• 12 ounces Colby cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon powdered milk
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
• ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk

Directions

• Line 5 x 4-inch disposable aluminum loaf pan with plastic wrap, allowing excess to hang over sides.
• Mix water and gelatin in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Combine cheese, milk powder, salt, and cream of tartar in a food processor and pulse a couple of times until combined.
• Bring the milk to a boil in a small saucepan and remove from heat, then stir in the softened gelatin until dissolved.
• With the food processor running, slowly add hot milk mixture to cheese mixture until smooth, about 1 - 2 minutes, scraping down the bowl as needed.
• Immediately transfer cheese mixture to prepared pan. Wrap tightly and chill at least 3 hours.