American Cheese Recipes

Our recipes with American cheese are real crowd pleasers, from casseroles and mac and cheese to dips and appetizers.

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We Tried 7 American Cheese Singles and This One Made the Best Grilled Cheese

To perfect the old-school grilled cheese sandwich, we sampled seven brands of American cheese slices to find the tastiest, meltiest and creamiest of the bunch.

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Lucy Wang’s Mini Griddle Sandwiches

This copycat McGriddle is my version of a classic American breakfast, from the point of view of a first-generation immigrant....


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Smash Burger Tacos

Smash burger tacos combine the best of two favorite foods into one viral recipe. Featuring crispy-edged beef patties, a creamy...


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Chopped Cheese

Bring a taste of New York City to your kitchen with this chopped cheese recipe that packs crispy ground beef...


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Grilled Cheese

You think a grilled cheese is a no-brainer. But this simple classic becomes so much more when you cook it...

Philly Cheese Sandwiches

I'm a big fan of cheesesteaks, and in this throw-together recipe my slow cooker does all the work. It's a...


Bacon Cheeseburger Soup

This bacon cheeseburger soup brings two of my absolute favorite foods together in one! The tomato, fresh lettuce and crisp...

Cranberry-Apple French Toast

My husband's breakfast club at work raves about this make-ahead French toast. Pop it in the oven in the morning...


Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese

Recreate a drive-thru classic at home with this copycat recipe for Chick-fil-A mac and cheese. It brings together a blend...


Animal Style Fries

With this easy copycat recipe, you can enjoy In-N-Out animal style fries whenever the craving strikes.


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Kraft Just Recalled 83,800 Cases of Its American Cheese Slices

Film stuck to the recalled products can "be unpleasant and potentially cause a gagging or choking hazard."

Is American Cheese Real Cheese?

Hint: It's not actual cheese!


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Cheeseburger Sliders

This cheeseburger sliders recipe features juicy burger patties, melty American cheese, tangy pickles and special sauce on a sesame-seed bun—just...


Open-Faced Pizza Sandwich

This open-faced pizza sandwich recipe features a saucy mixture of ground beef, pepperoni and American cheese, layered between a soft...


Hot Beef Cheddar Subs

Hot Beef Cheddar Subs are like cheesy sloppy joes tucked into hollowed-out crusty rolls. "My family devours these hearty and...


Jack-o’-Lantern Sandwiches

Be prepared for happy faces when you make these eye-catching jack-o'-lanterns. We loaded the sandwiches with flavorful fillings, then easily...

Tuna Cheese Melts

This sandwich dresses up a typical tuna sandwich with American cheese and rye bread spread with a mixture of sour...


Cheese Tomato Egg Bake

While making eggs, I wanted something different, so I created this egg bake. We loved it! I hope you will,...


Slow Cooker Cheesy Corn

This slow cooker cheesy corn combines sweet corn with a creamy, melty cheese sauce—all made right in your slow cooker....


Crunchy Ham and Cheese

Crushed potato chips put the crunch in this appetizing variation on ham and cheese. “Serve this layered sandwich with a...


Mini Subs

I made these sandwiches for my daughter, Ashelen, when we ran out of bread one day. Now she prefers them...


Waffled Monte Cristos

My husband and I enjoy Monte Cristos so much that I created this non-fried version to cut down on fat....


Breakfast Burger

My husband is big on eggs and bacon, so I wanted to merge his breakfast favorites with a grilled burger...


Cheeseburger Meat Loaf

This easy and very, very cheesy cheeseburger meat loaf recipe will take your meat loaf from "meh" to marvelous.


Chicken ‘n’ Chips

My husband, Chad, is always ready to try a new recipe, so I surprised him with this creamy chicken casserole...

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Crescent Cheeseburger Pie

My mother gave me this recipe just before my wedding. Now, 32 years later, my husband, six children and nine...


Mushroom Cheeseburgers

Instead of topping juicy cheeseburgers with sauteed mushrooms, include some savory 'shrooms in the meat mixture for a new twist!...


Nacho Cheese Dip

With jobs, school and sport activities, evening is our time for family fun. We munch on this zippy dip while...


Cheese-Topped Potatoes in Foil

Whenever we go camping, cheesy potato packets are a must. They just may remind you of scalloped potatoes. In the...


Creamy Mushroom Ham & Potatoes

Everyone loves these potatoes and always comes back for more. I like the comforting main dish because it uses only...


Cheeseburger French Loaf

Once you prepare this impressive-looking, yet simple-to-make sandwich, you’ll probably never look at refrigerated bread dough the same. It’s just...