Too many do not. “American cheese” is not cheese imo; mature cheddar doesn’t melt as well maybe, but the sharpness brings a lot more to the table. Especially with a hot mustard in the mix.
For the sake of the healthy argument it’s kinda irrelevant though. American cheese is cheddar with water, and then they use a chemical to bind the cheddar to the water. That makes it melt faster because it’s already more watery than cheddar.
Afaik water is not unhealthy so American cheese is really not more unhealthy than cheddar.
If you make it with good cheese I’m open to it. The stuff you buy in stores tastes nothing like cheddar to me, but I’ve seen internet chefs make their own.
Too many do not. “American cheese” is not cheese imo; mature cheddar doesn’t melt as well maybe, but the sharpness brings a lot more to the table. Especially with a hot mustard in the mix.
For the sake of the healthy argument it’s kinda irrelevant though. American cheese is cheddar with water, and then they use a chemical to bind the cheddar to the water. That makes it melt faster because it’s already more watery than cheddar.
Afaik water is not unhealthy so American cheese is really not more unhealthy than cheddar.
Second thoughts reminding me - the emulsifiers aren’t great for you unless taken sparingly.
If you make it with good cheese I’m open to it. The stuff you buy in stores tastes nothing like cheddar to me, but I’ve seen internet chefs make their own.
Pepper Jack wins no diff
I love pepper jack but I haven’t seen it in years. England ain’t about it for some reason.
That’s unfortunate