Why not Make your Own Velveeta Cheese
Velveeta doesn’t taste like I remember! Looking for options, I set out to make my own so you can use your favorite cheese blend. We always had Velveeta cheese in our house. A fan of the cheese I was not, my family ate the plastic-like cheese by the slice.
There always was a box of Velveeta in the refrigerator of my childhood home. One holiday we had the urge for two ingredient Queso, because our family made in the past as it’s so fast. After I made it I realized that my memory of this dish was better as this microwaved cheese blended with salsa was rather blah.
A search through Google and I was able to find a recipe that replaces the chemical filled highly processed cheese.
You can make your own DIY Velveeta and toss the processed version!
Of course the best part of this recipe is that you can pick and choose your cheese based on the recipe and taste of your guests.
The technique is simple:
Make your Own DIY Velveeta Cheese
Make your Own DIY Velveeta Cheese Author: Bodynsoil Prep time: 10 mins Total time: 10 mins Serves: 16 oz
- 1 cup Boiling Water
- 1/4 ounce Powdered Unflavored Gelatin Packet
- 6 tablespoons Powdered Milk
- 1 pound Shredded Cheese (we suggest a blend of Colby Jack; Cheddar and Swiss)
- Blend 1/4 packet powdered gelatin with powdered milk in a blender and mix until combined
- Add 1 Cup of boiling water and puree until smooth
- Immediately add the cheese to the blender and puree until completely smooth scraping down the sides of the blender with a rubber spatula.
- Transfer cheese mixture to prepared mold lined with plastic wrap, and cover.
- Chill in the refrigerator 12 hours or overnight to fully set.
That’s it, easy peasy homemade Velveeta cheese. The recipe will keep for a month in the fridge according to it’s originator, Iron Chef Michael Symon.
Do you like Velveeta or have tried to make your own?
What cheese blend do you think your family would love and what have you tried?
Which recipe using Velveeta do you think your family love?
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These make your own ingredient substitutions that I’ve used multiple times.
BodynSoil is a health coach, personal trainer, and nutrition coach. Contact me if you or someone you love is struggling to make doctor recommended changes, or trying to hit a goal.
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that’s too bad… u need cheese to make cheese 🙁
Velveeta is a processed cheese which I think tastes rather plastic. I’d feel better eating my own version of smooth cheddar made with locally produced cheese.
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