What is it?
Cotija is an aged, crumbly, slightly salty Mexican cheese traditionally made from cow’s milk. The texture is somewhat akin to feta, and the cheese is excellent in pasta and salads, or as a garnish for tacos, quesadillas, and refried beans. Or serve Mexican-style corn on the cob by brushing grilled ears of corn with mayonnaise, then rolling them in crumbled cotija cheese and sprinkling with chile powder. Look for cotija in Latin American grocery stores.
Don’t have it?
Feta cheese is the best substitute.
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Creamy Elote-Style Corn Casserole
Inspired by the Mexican street-food favorite, this casserole brings all the zesty flavor of corn spiked with cheese, chile, and lime into a comforting, creamy casserole. Serve it with grilled…
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Green Cabbage Salad with Spiced Pepitas
Cilantro, lime, and chili powder give this crisp salad a Mexican flavor. Toss in some Cotija, a crumbly cow’s milk cheese, and you’ve got the ultimate taco topping.
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Carne Asada Tacos
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Grilled Corn on the Cob with Spicy Mayo, Lime, and Cheese
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Simple and Delicious Enchiladas
This fruity and spicy dried red chile sauce, made with dried New Mexico and ancho chiles, turns ordinary corn tortillas and a few drizzles of sour cream into a feast.…
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Spicy Chorizo and Egg Tostadas
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Mexican Grilled Corn on the Cob
Called elote in Mexico, where it’s a popular street food, this grilled corn on the cob is slathered in a smoky, zesty mayonnaise and then rolled in crumbly, slightly salty…
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Chicken Soup with Lime and Hominy
This is a quick and easy version of sopa de lima, a comforting yet refreshing Yucatan chicken soup made tangy with fresh lime juice. Tasty garnishes include fried tortilla strips…
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Chicken Quesadillas with Chipotle Crema & Pico de Gallo
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