1 SLICE OF AMERICAN CHEESE RECIPES

Steps:

• To make a block of cheese, line a 2-cup resealable container with plastic wrap. Alternatively, to make square cheese slices, line a 13x9" rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap.
• Place 2 Tbsp. milk in a small bowl and sprinkle gelatin over. Let sit 10 minutes. Meanwhile, pulse cheese and salt in a food processor just until mixed and broken up.
• Heat butter and remaining 1/2 cup milk in a small saucepan over medium-high. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and whisk in gelatin mixture.
• With motor running, carefully pour in milk mixture through tube, then continue to process, scraping bowl halfway through, until smooth, 10–20 seconds.
• Working quickly (gelatin will begin to set), pour cheese mixture into prepared container, smoothing top. Cover and chill until firm, 2–3 hours. If making a block, unmold and slice as desired. If making cheese slices, cut cheese into 6 4x4" squares and store slices with layers of wax or parchment paper in between.
• Cheese can be made 5 days ahead; wrap tightly in plastic and chill.

Steps:

• Combine cheese and all remaining ingredients except tortilla chips in bowl; mix well. Microwave 2-4 minutes, stirring every minute, until cheese is melted.
• Serve immediately with tortilla chips. Reheat as necessary.