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OriginMexico
TypeSemi-soft, cow's milk cheese
Drill down
Types of Queso Asadero
Buy it or make it
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Common carton size
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Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or place in an airtight container once opened. Freezing can alter the texture, making it slightly crumbly upon thawing, but it remains good for cooking.
Nutrition
Cooking Tips
For perfectly melted quesadillas, shred the cheese or cut it into thin slices.
If the cheese seems a bit dry, a splash of milk or cream when melting can help.
Queso asadero can be cubed and added to salads for a mild, creamy element.
Pairs With
Chiles (jalapeños, poblanos)
Corn tortillas
Avocado
Beans
Salsa
Cilantro
Common Mistakes
Overheating the cheese can cause it to become oily or tough.
Using it in recipes where a strong cheese flavor is desired, as its flavor is quite mild.
Also called
Aliases
- Queso Asaderosplural
/queso-asaderos
