- Añejo cheese
Añejo cheese is a firm, aged Mexican
cheese traditionally made from skimmedgoat 'smilk but most often available made from skimmedcow 's milk. After it is made it is rolled inpaprika to add additional flavor to its salty sharp flavor, which is somewhat similar toParmesan cheese orRomano cheese , but not as strong flavored asCotija cheese . As a fresh cheese, it is crumbly and breaks into small pieces very easily. When dried it acquires a firm texture allowing it to be easily shredded or grated. Queso Añejo is a good baking or grilling cheese, which is generally sprinkled on top of or stuffed intoenchilada s,burrito s andtaco s. Parmesan, Cotija, orFeta cheese can be substituted when Añejo is not available. It may also be referred to as Añejo Enchilado cheese or Añejo (meaning "aged").
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