If you’ve ever wanted to make your own American cheese, today’s your lucky day

Did you love eating grilled cheese sandwiches made with Kraft Singles when you were a kid?

Here’s a slightly more grown-up version of that classic. The cheese is homemade — and yes, you can make American cheese in your own kitchen. In fact, it’s probably easier than you think. All that’s missing is a bowl of tomato soup to go with it!

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You will need:

• ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk, divided
• 1 teaspoon gelatin
• 8 ounces mild orange cheese (such as Colby), shredded
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Follow along with a written recipe here.