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American cheese

About the ingredient american cheese. Including 127 recipes with american cheese, nutrition data, and where to find it.

 

What is american cheese?

American cheese is a processed cheese. It is orange, yellow, or white in color and mild in flavor, with a medium-firm consistency, and melts easily. American cheese was originally only white, but is usually now modified to orange.

It has been made from a blend of cheeses, most often Colby and Cheddar. Today’s American cheese is generally no longer made from a blend of all-natural cheeses, but instead is manufactured from a set of ingredients such as milk, whey, milkfat, milk protein concentrate, whey protein concentrate, and salt.

The taste and texture of different varieties of American Cheese vary considerably, and mostly depend on the percentage of cheese versus additives used during emulsification.

Varieties with lower percentages of additives tend to taste more like natural, unprocessed cheese. Depending on the food manufacturer, the color of the cheese (orange, yellow, or white) may indicate different ingredients or processes.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup (224g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 535Calories from Fat 282
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 31.4g 48%
Saturated Fat 19.7g 98%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 3012mg 126%
Total Carbohydrate 26.0g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 17.3
Protein 37.4g
Vitamin A 19% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 126% Iron 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

American cheese is usually found in the cheeses section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

American cheese is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does american cheese weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup 224 grams
1 cubic inch 18 grams
1 slice 21 grams

Dairy and Egg Products

In Chinese:美国奶酪
British (UK) term:
en français:fromage américain
en español:queso americano

Recipes using american cheese

There are 127 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Goey Crispy Grilled Cheeser Sandwiches
Goey Crispy Grilled Cheeser Sandwiches
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Yummy Delicious Cheesy Golden brown bread YUM YUM YUMMY (LIKE JOSH HUNTER) YUM YUM YUMMY YUM YUM YUM UHMM YUM YUM UHM BLOOOOOP

Double Decker Hamburger
Double Decker Hamburger
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Double Decker Hamburger recipe

Easy Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Easy Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Very tasty. An excellent way to make and serve grilled cheese sandwiches.

Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
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A comforting dish that combines tender cauliflower florets with a rich and creamy cheese sauce. This delicious casserole is baked to perfection, creating a golden and bubbly top that is simply irresistible. It's a great vegetarian main or side dish for any weeknight, and a great way to sneak in some veggies for those who might be a bit picky.

Bbq Cheeseburgers
Bbq Cheeseburgers
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Quick and easy to make, and these burgers taste delicious. Enjoy the juicy bites with some homemade fries or coleslaw aside.

Best Vegetarian Broccoli Casserole
Best Vegetarian Broccoli Casserole
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A hearty vegetarian broccoli rice casserole

Kicked Up Breakfast Sandwich
Kicked Up Breakfast Sandwich
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A spicy-sweet variation of the typical breakfast egg sandwich.

Tuna Salad Sandwich
Tuna Salad Sandwich
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A quick, easy yet delicious tuna salad sandwich is ideal for a week-day lunch or supper.

Au Gratin Potatoes and Ham
Au Gratin Potatoes & Ham
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Easy no-fuss Slow cooker (Crockpot) potatoes, cheese and ham.

Philly Cheese Steak Wraps
Philly Cheese Steak Wraps
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The combination of sauteed sweet bell peppers, onions, roasted beef and gooey-melted cheese was super tasty, then wrapped with a whole-grain flour tortilla. A quick and well balanced meal on both flavor and nutrients is ideal for a busy week day.

Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
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Mom's recipe that's easy to add to. Try adding ricotta cheese to create more of a main dish, or mushrooms for a "meatier" version of this vegetarian dish.

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Creamy Chicken & Rice Bake with French Onion Rings
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Creamy Chicken and Rice Bake with French Onion Rings recipe

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Tasty Potato & Egg Casserole
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Tasty Potato and Egg Casserole recipe

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Cheesy Ham, Bacon, & Sausage Stuffed French Toast
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Cheesy Ham, Bacon, and Sausage Stuffed French Toast recipe

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Easy Breakfast Pizza
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Pizza.... for breakfast??? YES!!! And only 4 ingredients!

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