Cheddar cheese
Cheddar cheese is a firm cheese with a strong flavour, originally from England. Although it is not a traditional Mexican cheese, it has become popular in Mexican cuisine, particularly in dishes like nachos and quesadillas. Its versatility makes it ideal for melting and complementing various dishes.
Estimated retail price
~£2.50 / 400g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Cheddar cheese, part of the dairy section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 19 recipes in our collection, including Carne Asada Burrito, Chicken and Bean Burrito and Nachos with Cheese Sauce and Jalapeños. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with Cheddar cheese
TacosCarne Asada Burrito
TacosChicken and Bean Burrito
Street FoodNachos with Cheese Sauce and Jalapeños
Street FoodSupreme Nachos
Street FoodChilli con Queso Dip
Street FoodTex-Mex Queso Dip
TacosTaco Salad
Street FoodTex-Mex Taquitos
Street FoodTex-Mex Flautas with Cheese
Street FoodTex-Mex Chalupa
Street FoodTex-Mex Tostada
EnchiladasTex-Mex Cheese Enchiladas
Street FoodTex-Mex Chicken Quesadilla
Street FoodHomemade Gordita Crunch
Street FoodHomemade Crunchwrap Supreme
GuarnicionesMexican Rice Bowl with Chicken
StewsMexican Salad with Crispy Tortilla Strips
SaucesTex-Mex Cheese Sauce (Queso Dip)
Street FoodBean and Chorizo Dip
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Keep cheese refrigerated and well wrapped, ideally in waxed paper or a container that lets it breathe. Fresh cheeses (panela, queso fresco) last only a few days once opened, while aged ones such as cotija or añejo keep considerably longer.
Substitutes
Common stand-ins outside Mexico: Oaxaca cheese is closest to fresh mozzarella, cotija to aged feta or Parmesan, and queso fresco to a mild white cheese. Not identical, but they work in most recipes.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Cheddar cheese?
Cheddar cheese is used in 19 recipes in our collection, such as Carne Asada Burrito and Chicken and Bean Burrito. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Cheddar cheese in the UK?
You can buy Cheddar cheese online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Cheddar cheese be stored?
Keep cheese refrigerated and well wrapped, ideally in waxed paper or a container that lets it breathe. Fresh cheeses (panela, queso fresco) last only a few days once opened, while aged ones such as cotija or añejo keep considerably longer.
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