cotija substitutes

4 substitutes · avg score 10.0 · Cotija — a firm, salty, dry Mexican cow's milk cheese similar to feta or ricotta salata. Crumbled over tacos, elotes, beans, and salads as a finishing cheese; does not melt.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Parmesan

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Salty and crumbly, best dry sub

02

Feta

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Crumbly and tangy, good on tacos

03

Romano

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Hard, salty, works as finishing cheese

04

Queso Fresco

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Milder and moister; crumbles less cleanly than cotija, good on elote and tacos

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