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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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I showered the whole thing with cotija and lemon zest and served it alongside one of those zesty slaw kits, also from Trader Joe’s.

From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026

At a Chicago taco spot I love, sweet potato fries act as the stage for a rich, cinnamon-leaning mole, showered with cotija and scallions.

From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2025

Rizo Lopez Foods produced cotija cheese and other cheeses, yogurt, sour cream and other foods sold under the brand names:

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2024

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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