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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Bison burgers, elk stroganoff and wild game chili topped with cotija cheese are all on the menu here.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
After grilling, try adding toppings like cotija cheese, chili powder, or a drizzle of honey for added flavor.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
The dish is simple, a bowl of roasted corn is topped with a large dollop of mayo and a tangy-spicy sauce, then dusted with cotija cheese and chili powder.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Wonton chips and smoked ropa vieja are topped by cotija cheese, aji amarillo sauce and a ponzu reduction.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024
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Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 June 2025
After grilling, try adding toppings like cotija cheese, chili powder, or a drizzle of honey for added flavor.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
The dish is simple, a bowl of roasted corn is topped with a large dollop of mayo and a tangy-spicy sauce, then dusted with cotija cheese and chili powder.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2025
Wonton chips and smoked ropa vieja are topped by cotija cheese, aji amarillo sauce and a ponzu reduction.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 4 Oct. 2024
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 18 Jun. 2025.
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