Description
Homemade Processed Cheese is smooth, creamy, and meltable with a rich texture perfect for spreading or slicing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound farmer cheese (or dry curd cottage cheese)
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the farmer cheese, eggs, softened butter, salt, and baking soda.
- Blend with an immersion blender until completely smooth.
- Place over low heat and cook while stirring constantly for 8 to 12 minutes until glossy and stretchy.
- Continue stirring to prevent sticking or scorching.
- Remove from heat once thick and creamy.
- Pour into a clean container and cool at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until fully set.
- Slice or spread as desired.
Notes
- Stir constantly to prevent lumps.
- Add herbs, garlic powder, or paprika for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- This cheese melts well for sandwiches and grilled cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg