With its smooth texture and mild taste, American cheese goes well with apples,
pears, and red grapes. It’s used in
sauces, dips, and spreads, and is typically the cheese that’s melted or grilled in
sandwiches and on hamburgers. It frequently appears in such dishes as macaroni and cheese, and
is an ingredient in a great variety of cooked dishes, from salads to casseroles, biscuits, and
pies.
Buying and storing tips
American cheese should be refrigerated at 46 to 55°F (8 to 13°C). It keeps well
for several weeks in the refrigerator.
Varieties
American cheese is usually sold in packets of ready-cut single-square slices, but can also
be bought in larger blocks. This is the cheese that is often used in prepackaged cheese
spreads.
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular
nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good
source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily
Value.
The information presented in the Food Guide is for informational purposes
only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult
your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any
supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
Information expires June 2009.
