Oaxaca or Manchego Cheese
Oaxaca or Manchego cheese is a characteristic cheese from Mexico, known for its stringy texture and mild flavour. It is used in a variety of dishes, from quesadillas to tacos, and melts easily, making it perfect for gratins. It is a highly valued cheese in Mexican gastronomy.
Estimated retail price
~£6.99 / 200g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Oaxaca or Manchego Cheese, part of the dairy section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 1 recipe in our collection, including Mexican Hawaiian Toasted Sandwich. 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 Oaxaca or Manchego Cheese
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 Oaxaca or Manchego Cheese?
Oaxaca or Manchego Cheese is used in 1 recipe in our collection, such as Mexican Hawaiian Toasted Sandwich. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Oaxaca or Manchego Cheese in the UK?
You can buy Oaxaca or Manchego Cheese online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should Oaxaca or Manchego 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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