WHAT IS
WHAT IS
Cotija
Cheese?
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What is it?
Cotija cheese is a white, crumbly Mexican cheese made from cow’s milk and named after the town of Cotija.
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What does it taste like?
Fresh cotija cheese has a similar flavor profile to mild feta. Aged cotija is more comparable in flavor to aged cheeses like Parmesan.
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Substitutions
Don’t have cotija cheese? A good substitute for fresh cotija is crumbled feta & a good substitute for aged cotija is parmesan or romano.
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Freeze it?
Cotija is a great cheese to freeze as long as its tightly wrapped.
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