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Homemade American Cheese

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Using a mild cheese like Colby will get you closest to the American cheese you remember from childhood, but feel free to play around with something sharper if you wish. Cheddar makes an assertive substitution, but stay close to the semisoft family of cheeses; the harder, crumblier stuff won't work.

Cooks' Note

For a variation, stir in 1 tablespoon chopped chives after processing cheese and pulse once to combine.

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