Description
Make your own creamy, melt-in-your-mouth Velveeta cheese at home with real ingredients! This homemade version is rich, smooth, and perfect for all your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. cheddar cheese (sharp or mild, depending on preference), grated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the grated cheddar cheese, heavy cream, butter, and milk.
- Heat over low to medium heat, stirring frequently until the cheese is fully melted.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold milk to make a slurry.
- Add the cornstarch mixture to the cheese mixture, stirring constantly until the cheese sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
- Season with salt, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste. Stir well.
- Once the mixture is fully combined and thickened, remove from heat.
- Pour the homemade Velveeta into a dish and allow it to cool slightly before serving or storing. It will firm up as it cools.
Notes
- This homemade version does not contain the preservatives found in store-bought Velveeta.
- You can store leftover cheese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend the mixture in a food processor after cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 50mg