Flavored Cheddar Cheese Blocks

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 3 hr 0 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 5 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
  • 16 ounces cheddar cheese
  • 16 ounces Jack cheese
  • 1 3/4 cups milk

Flavor ideas:

  • Habanero and cilantro
  • Bacon and broccoli
  • Bolognese sauce
  • Red curry paste
  • Garam masala
  • Taco seasoning
  • Green chiles
  • Harissa

Steps

  • 1
    Mix gelatin and water and allow to sit 10 minutes.
  • 2
    Grate all the cheese (pre-grated cheeses won't work for this) and place in a food processor.
  • 3
    Warm milk on the stove top until it starts to bubble around the edges of the pan. Be careful not to let it boil over!
  • 4
    Meanwhile, make sure all your flavoring ingredients are prepped/chopped/cooked and ready. Prep 4 mini loaf tins with plastic wrap so you can take the cheese out easily later.
  • 5
    Take the milk off the heat and allow it to cool for two minutes.
  • 6
    After two minutes it should still be very hot. Add the gelatin mix and whisk well until everything is dissolved.
  • 7
    Pour the hot milk mixture into the food processor while it is running.
  • 8
    The cheese should become a smooth mass in the food processor. Once it is fully smooth, shut off the processor, remove the lid, and split the cheese between the 4 tins.
  • 9
    Add your various flavoring elements to their respective tins. Mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
  • 10
    Unwrap and serve with crackers.

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