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Chihuahua cheese

 
Chihuahua cheese
chihuahua cheese
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Other Names:queso chihuahua

What is Chihuahua cheese?

Chihuahua cheese (Queso Chihuahua) was a cheese made by the American Mennonites and was taken to Mexico by the missionaries.  The cheese is similar to a mild cheddar and in fact cheddar makes a reasonable substitute.  The best Chihuahua cheese is produced in Mexico and is still hard to find in the U.S. although there are U.S. produced products.   Use Chihuahua cheese for melting in chiles rellenos or in queso fundido (a Mexican fondue).

Substitute for Chihuahua cheese

Muenster or medium Cheddar

Equivalents

1 ounce = 1/4 cup shredded
Semi-Hard Cheese
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Favorite Chihuahua cheese Recipes

  • Steak Quesadillas With Melted Chile Cheese
    Our recipe forSteak Quesadillas With Melted Chile Cheese is more than a simple Mexican snack food. Grilled steak is placed in a flour tortilla then topped with poblano chiles, goat cheese, Chihuahua cheese and red onion.

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