Velveeta Powder

This recipe makes about 4 cups of Velveeta powder

Directions:

1. Cube or thinly slice the Velveeta
2. Add parchment paper to your trays
3. Place Velveeta in a single layer on your trays
4. Pre-freeze when possible.
5. Freeze dry (my cycle time was).
6. Powder in a blender or food processor
7. Store in jars for short-term use or in mylar bags for long-term storage.

Rehydration:

You can add this to cheese soups or rehydrate for a cheesy dip or sauce. Here are a few ideas:

For a cheese dip consistency: add 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 cup of boiling water 2 cups of freeze dried Velveeta powder.  Serve with cut up veggies or stir in your favorite ingredients (ground beef, tomatoes, onions, peppers, etc) for a queso dip. 

For a boxed mac & cheese copycat add about 4 tbsp of Velveeta cheese powder to 3 cups of cooked macaroni along with 1 tbsp of butter and 2 tbsp of milk. 

Notes:

A 1 pound block of Velveeta will make about 4 cups of powder. 

Nutritional Value Per 1 oz of Velveeta

Calories: 70  Protein: 4 g   Fat: 4 g   Carbohydrates: 3 g   Sugar: 2 g   Fiber: 0 g