variants
or cotija cheese
: a hard, white, crumbly Mexican cheese made from cow's milk
Another Mexican-style cheese that's great for summer meals is cotija. Firm, white, and salty, it crumbles readily and is a grand alternative to parmesan in salads or sprinkled over vegetables.—
Jerry Anne Di Vecchio
Jerry Anne Di Vecchio… filled with a tangle of beans, Mexican sausage, crumbly cotija cheese and lettuce …—Miriam Morgan
Miriam MorganExamples of cotija in a Sentence
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This cheesy pizza features sweet corn, mozzarella, cotija cheese, spicy mayo and fresh lime on a crispy, golden pizza crust, topped with a lime.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
The South Texas native perks up Japanese sea bream (madai) with salsa verde and dots ceviche with cotija cheese and winks of serrano pepper, culinary moves that feel natural and not forced.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Another favorite on our Des Moines adventure was the sweet corn in a cup; look for the ones with cotija cheese, chorizo and chips.
—Kathy Berdan, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
Others serve it without meat and a simple salty flourish of cotija cheese for garnish.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
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Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 30 July 2025
The South Texas native perks up Japanese sea bream (madai) with salsa verde and dots ceviche with cotija cheese and winks of serrano pepper, culinary moves that feel natural and not forced.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Another favorite on our Des Moines adventure was the sweet corn in a cup; look for the ones with cotija cheese, chorizo and chips.
—Kathy Berdan, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
Others serve it without meat and a simple salty flourish of cotija cheese for garnish.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for cotija
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“Cotija.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cotija. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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