I’ve really only put it on some burgers, but would like to see what others like it with :D

  • chaogomu@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    American cheese is just normal, cheddar style cheese but with the addition of some sodium citrate.

    Sodium citrate is a fun little food chemical that give the cheese a slight citrus bite, but more importantly acts as an emulsifier. It keeps the oil and water inside the cheese bonded together. This means the cheese melts and then never becomes greasy.

    You can abuse this. You can make a super creamy cheese sauce for a higher brow mac and cheese by using some shredded cheese, a couple slices of American, and a few splashes of the pasta water.

  • ryathal@sh.itjust.works
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    2 years ago

    American cheese is great when you want a cheese that melts, but doesn’t become liquid. It’s great for burgers, grilled cheese, Mac and cheese, and dips.