American cheese is a processed, mild, Cheddar-style cheese appreciated for its good melting properties.
For other cheese varieties, see añejo, asadero, bel paese, blue, brousse de brebis, cabrales, caciotta, cheddar, colby, cotija, cream, Emmentaler, farmer, feta, fontina, goat, Gorgonzola, Gorgonzola dolcelatte, gouda, Gruyère, Jarlsberg, kasseri, Kefalotiri, manchego, mascarpone, Maytag, mizithra, Monterey jack, mozzarella, panela, Parmesan, pecorino, provolone, queso fresco, ricotta, romano, roquefort, Stilton, Swiss, taleggio cheeses.