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27 Best American Cheese Substitutes

Amercian Cheese is a delicious, mild, melty cheese that goes great on grilled cheese sandwiches or in other dishes. But if you need an alternative, there are lots of options. Discover these 27 different American Cheese Substitutes
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: cheese
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mexican, Vegetarian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 1
Calories: 69kcal
Author: Sarah Jenkins

Ingredients

  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Swiss Cheese
  • Provolone Cheese
  • Monterey Jack
  • Colby Cheese
  • Pepper Jack Cheese
  • Gouda
  • Havarti
  • Muenster
  • Fontina
  • Brie
  • Camembert
  • Goat Cheese
  • Blue Cheese
  • Feta Cheese
  • Ricotta Cheese
  • Cottage Cheese
  • Vegan American Cheese
  • Nutritional Yeast
  • Cashew Cheese
  • Tofu
  • Mozzarella Cheese
  • White Cheddar Cheese
  • Cream Cheese
  • Oaxaca Cheese
  • Velveeta Cheese
  • Kraft Singles

Instructions

  • Sub any of the above cheese for American cheese in a 1:1 ratio.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 13mg | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 0.03mg
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