Mexican Blend Cheese
on Jun 01, 2022
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Mexican Blend Cheese is an essential part of many Mexican dishes. If you can’t find it ready-made, it’s easy and more affordable to create your own from scratch. The best part is you can customize the blend to your particular tastes.
Here’s a quick how-to on making your own Mexican shredded cheese blend that’s great for Tex-Mex food too!
What is Mexican Cheese Blend?
Mexican cheese blend is the assorted shredded cheeses you sprinkle on top of quesadillas, nachos, and other dishes. Combining Monterey Jack, cheddar, Asadero, and Queso Quesadilla cheeses creates the perfect blend of mild and creamy with a slightly tangy bite that easily melts.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Cheddar cheese
- Monterey Jack cheeses
- Colby cheese
- taco seasoning (optional)
How to Make Mexican Cheese Blend
- Shred each cheese separately using the coarse side of a box grater.
- Combine the shredded cheeses in a large bowl. Add taco seasoning and mix well.
Tips and Tricks
- Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Colby cheese are perfect for a Mexican cheese blend, but you can also use your own favorite cheese such as mozzarella.
- This cheese blend adds a unique cheesy kick to any dish. Try sprinkling it on pizza or using it in mac and cheese.
What Can I Substitute for Mexican Cheese Blend?
You can substitute mozzarella for Monterey Jack, Gloucester for cheddar, and Gouda for Colby. These are just a few ideas. If you prefer sharp cheeses, add more cheddar. If you want a milder blend, reduce the cheddar and Monterey Jack, and add more Colby. Feel free to experiment and incorporate your favorite cheeses.
Is Monterey Jack a Mexican cheese?
Monterey Jack is an American and Mexican hybrid cheese created by Mexican Franciscan friars in Monterey, California, in the 18th century. But it was an American entrepreneur named David Jacks who introduced it to the rest of America.
Easy Homemade Mexican Cheese Blend Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 oz Cheddar cheese
- 4 oz Monterey Jack cheeses
- 4 oz Colby cheese, or other cheese of your choice
- ½ teaspoon taco seasoning, optional
Instructions
- Shred each cheese separately using the coarse side of a box grater.
- Combine the shredded cheeses in a large bowl.
- Add taco seasoning and mix to combine evenly.
- Use as directed in recipes or store in the fridge in an airtight container.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
Thank you for this! It is not as easy as I thought it would have been to find a blended cheese recipe.
Hi Kira, glad that you like the recipe. Thanks for letting me know. Izzy