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cotija

American  
[koh-tee-hah] / koʊˈti hɑ /

noun

  1. Mexican Cooking. a firm, salty, grainy cow's-milk cheese from Michoacán.


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Something creamy: Sour cream, shredded white cheddar, cotija and feta.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

Someone might finish the black bean soup with lime, cotija, cilantro and tortilla chips.

From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026

The store’s carnicería offers marinated meats, and the cremería features queso fresco and cotija.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2026

Between performances, attendees can eat Mexican street foods like La Pisca’s roasted corn elotes and esquites, a mix of corn, cotija cheese, mayonnaise and lime juice served in a cup.

From Seattle Times ● May 3, 2024

In a large bowl, whisk together the crema, half of the cotija, the cilantro, pickled jalapeños and their brine, and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 22, 2023

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