Cheddar cheese
Dairy$4.99 / 8 ozApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Cheddar cheese is a firm cheese with a strong flavor, 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.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Cheddar cheese, part of the dairy section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 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 using cheddar 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 Cheddar cheese?
Cheddar cheese is used in 12 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 US?
You can buy Cheddar cheese online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latino grocery stores in the US.
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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