Queso Chihuahua
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About

Queso Chihuahua or Chihuahua cheese is a soft white Mexican cow's-milk cheese made in braids, balls or rounds. Queso Chihuahua is good for melting, and is similar to a mild cheddar or Monterey Jack.

Information
Other names: Queso Menonita, Chihuahua Cheese
Translations: ケソチワワ, Queso Čihuahua, Queso تشيهواهوا, Queso 치와와, Queso צ 'יוואווה, Куесо Чивава, Queso चिहुआहुआ, Queso Чіуауа, Queso奇瓦瓦, Queso Чиуауа, Formatge Chihuahua, Queso Чихуахуа


Physical Description
Queso Chihuahua is similar to a mild cheddar cheese but become tangy when aged. It has a pale yellow color to off white depending on how it is aged. 
Colors: Off White, sometimes light brown, pale yellow


Tasting Notes
Flavors: Tangy, cheddar
Mouthfeel: Cheesy
Food complements: Mexican fondue, Queso fundido
Wine complements: All wines
Beverage complements: Imported beer
Substitutes: Muenster, Medium cheddar


Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september, opctober, november, december
Choosing: Look for your favorite Queso Chihuahua by preference of brand as some may have been aged longer than others. 
Buying: You can purchase at your local grocery store in the dairy section. Look for color, brand, and age. Flavors will vary depending on age. 


Preparation and Use
Use chihuahua queso in chiles rellenos or queso fundido, a zesty cheese dip. It also makes for super-flavorful quesadillas if you're a cheese lover. You can even crumble over salads and soups. 
Cleaning: No rinsing is required. Just crumble and serve. 


Conserving and Storing
You can short-term freeze or store in the refrigerator in Tupperware container for later use.  


Social/Political

History: Queso Chihuahua is named after its place of origin, the Mexican state of Chihuahua Chihuahua.