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Some are creamier than others, some are more flavorful than others, some are easier to pick apart.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
I tried 11 different American cheese slices to find the best one and there is a clear winner.
Surprisingly it’s probably not the one you think it is!
That said, it seems like we’re off to a great start with this one.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
It seems to be a good option, pretty standard for American cheese.
Let’s see how the taste holds up!
The Taste:
It has a wonderful creamy texture.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
It left a funky taste in my mouth and I’m not the biggest fan.
I wouldn’t buy this again.
It’s missing that artificial smell that some American cheeses have, as well.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
The texture is slightly bouncy.
This just wasn’t it.
Let’s see how they compare to other options out there.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
It doesn’t have a strong smell to it and looks nice and smooth.
I’m shocked to say that there’s not much flavor.
I expected this cheese to have a strong taste, and it’s extremely mild.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
This selection from Boar’s Head would be more for texture than for taste.
It comes in individually packaged plastic wraps to keep the slices from sticking.
Giving it a taste, it’s pretty good!
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
It tastes good without leaving a bad aftertaste like some of the others.
It has a kind of plastic texture, but overall not bad.
Let’s give theyellow American cheesea try from Land O Lakes.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
I really liked the white, so I have high hopes for this one.
This one appears thicker sliced than the white (mentioned below with a higher rating).
There really does seem to be a bit of a difference between the white and the yellow.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
For whatever reason, the yellow tastes a lot more artificial.
At only 50 calories per slice, it’s a great snack to grab for some quick protein.
It’s a little shockingly white in color with a plastic, closed off look on the edges.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
The slices have a stronger smell than the yellow American that I noticed right when I opened the package.
It literally melts in my mouth!
These are much better than the yellow American 2% slices in my opinion.
Jess Kelly/Eat This Not That
These American singles are the perfect ingredient for your grilled cheese sandwiches.
These slices are wrapped individually in plastic and appear very creamy and smooth.
There’s not a super strong smell when I first cracked launch the package.
Now let’s test out the creaminess!
It tastes like childhood and now all we need is a big bowl of tomato soup.
Let’s see how the famousBoar’s Headbrand compares to the rest.
Although it sliced very thin, it kept it shaped well.
It looks very similar (other than color) to its yellow counterpart.
Let’s see if it tastes the same.
Honestly, it doesn’t taste the same at all!
The yellow had a sharper taste and a firmer texture.
This feels slightly softer and creamier, while still having a nice sharpness.
The thinly slicedLand O Lakes white American cheeselooks the most appetizing so far.
It has a great feel to it, but it was hard to piece apart.
It doesn’t have a very strong smell to it at all.
This has incredible flavor.
