Whether you think it's an affront to dairy everywhere or herald it as the best melting cheese for burgers and casserole bakes, American cheese is firmly a national icon. The gooey, square slices ...

Most people hear the phrase "American cheese" and think either of the soft, yellow, highly processed slices of Kraft Singles or a few other processed cheese products. Either way, that phrase, which ...

There's no mistaking American cheese. Aside from that classic orange color, the iconic plastic-wrapped square is known for its meltability. A slice of American cheese is the ideal choice for a gooey ...

New School American cheese skips the processed ingredients but retains the nostalgia of this extra-melty cheese. Frederick Hardy II, Food Styling by Chelesa Zimmer / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen ...

You think you want a cheese with pedigree. The kind that reeks of washed rinds, that crunches with tyrosine crystals, that bears the name of a tiny European village in delicate, old-world type. But ...

Our editor gave it a try and shared her thoughts. Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD American cheese is classified as a “cheese product” because it’s typically made from a blend of cheese ...

It took 10 years to develop the perfect recipe for this melty cheese. Tim Newcomb is an award-winning journalist who has traveled the world covering a variety of topics. He’s been a regular ...

I'm a British person who has just tried American Kraft mac and cheese for the first time. Americans seem to love the stuff and feel so much nostalgia for it, so I was curious how it tasted. The ...