Pros And Cons Of 12 Melting Cheeses - Chowhound

American cheese, like those produced by Kraft or Velveeta, is a somewhat contentious cheese type. While it has a creamy texture and mild flavor, it doesn't technically qualify as cheese, and instead must be labeled a "cheese food." Originally, American cheese was made from a blend of cheddar and Colby cheese. It was created as a way to cut down on cheese waste by finding a way to utilize scraps from other batches…