Dairy & cheese · block
Chihuahua cheese
Also called queso Chihuahua, queso menonita
Mild, buttery semi-hard Mexican cheese that melts smoothly. Used for quesadillas, queso fundido, chiles rellenos and enchiladas.
What can replace it
- T1 · Great swapMonterey Jack
- T1 · Great swapYoung Gouda
- T2 · GoodLow-moisture mozzarella
Milder and stretchier.
- T2 · GoodOaxaca cheese
Stringier and less buttery.
- T3 · In a pinchCheddar
Sharper and oilier when melted.
Cook with Chihuahua cheese
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