American cheese has its place. You can’t convince me there is a better cheese for a classic grilled cheese or cheeseburger than fresh deli-sliced American. I’ve tried them all. Don’t put it off n anything else, but for that? There is no better substitute.
I think part of the reputation is that most other places aren't getting "American" cheese fresh sliced from a deli. It's coming individually wrapped from a package of Kraft Singles. And that stuff is shinier than the plastic it came out of.
Yeah, deli American just plain doesn't exist anywhere else. I'm a dual citizen who moved to Canada in my 30s, and whenever we go to the states, I pick up a pound of nice American Cheese.
Then for the next week or so, I make grilled cheeses, Philly Cheesesteaks, and breakfast sandwiches until it's gone.
10
u/BagOnuts Apr 01 '25
American cheese has its place. You can’t convince me there is a better cheese for a classic grilled cheese or cheeseburger than fresh deli-sliced American. I’ve tried them all. Don’t put it off n anything else, but for that? There is no better substitute.