Queso Cotija – Los Altos Cotija Enchilado Cheese – Spiced Cotija with Chili & Pepper (Per Pound)
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Spice up your meals with Los Altos Cotija Enchilado per pound, a fiery twist on traditional Cotija cheese. This aged Cotija is coated in chili, pepper, and spice for a bold crust that complements its salty, sharp interior. Perfect for crumbling over tacos, elote, salads, soups, or mixing into pasta for extra heat and flavor. Produced by Los Altos Foods, famous for authentic Mexican cheese, this cheese offers both visual appeal and complex taste. Buy by the pound for maximum flexibility and add a punch of spice to your favorite dishes.
Los Altos Cotija Enchilado Cheese – Spicy Cotija Coated with Chili & Pepper
Add bold Mexican flavor to your dishes with Los Altos Cotija Enchilado, a unique twist on traditional Cotija cheese. Made by Los Altos Foods, this cheese is first aged to full sharpness and then coated in a blend of chili, pepper, and spices to deliver extra heat and complex flavor notes. Sold by the pound, this spicy Cotija cheese is ideal for anyone who wants to elevate their recipes with smoky, savory, and piquant character.
Product Features
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Aged Cotija-style cheese: Los Altos Cotija is firm, dry, salty, and sharp in flavor. losaltosfoods.com+2H-E-B | Here Everything’s Better+2
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Spiced coating (Enchilado): After aging, the cheese is covered with chili, pepper, and a special spice mix, which gives a distinct red, spicy crust. losaltosfoods.com+2H-E-B | Here Everything’s Better+2
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Textural contrast: The interior is crumbly and firm, while the exterior spice layer adds extra bite and visual appeal.
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Per pound pricing: Available at many delis and grocery stores by the pound. H-E-B | Here Everything’s Better+1
Flavor & Aroma Profile
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Sharp, salty base flavor typical of aged Cotija cheese. losaltosfoods.com+1
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Smoky and peppery overtones from the chili and spice coating (includes chili, pepper, clove, chipotle). losaltosfoods.com+1
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Firm dry texture suited for crumbling or grating, but with enough moisture to balance the spice.
Culinary Uses & Suggestions
Los Altos Cotija Enchilado is versatile and works beautifully in many dishes:
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Topped on Mexican street foods such as esquites, elote, tacos, enchiladas, or tostadas for a spicy accent.
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Salads and bowls where a spicy, salty crumble adds depth (bean salads, roasted vegetables, grain bowls).
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Garnish for soups or stews, especially those with earthy or roasted flavors.
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Pasta & Italian fusion: use grated over pasta, or mix into sauces for a spicy finish.
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Charcuterie & snack boards: pair with mild crackers, fruits, pickled jalapeños, etc., so the spice coating gives contrast.
Specifications & Ingredients (Typical)
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Milk type: Pasteurized cow’s milk. H-E-B | Here Everything’s Better+1
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Aging: Fully aged until Cotija develops its salty sharp flavor before applying the spice coat. losaltosfoods.com+1
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Coating / Seasoning: Chili, pepper, clove, chipotle in the spice mixture. losaltosfoods.com+1
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Texture: Firm, dry, crumbly interior; spicy crust exterior. H-E-B | Here Everything’s Better+1
Storage & Handling
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Store refrigerated.
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Once cut or portioned, wrap properly to avoid drying out.
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Use clean knife to cut/separate to avoid contaminating the spice crust.
Why Choose Los Altos Cotija Enchilado?
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Offers two layers of flavor: the traditional aged Cotija plus spicy coating for complexity.
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Produced by a respected brand (Los Altos Foods), known for authenticity in Mexican cheeses. losaltosfoods.com+2losaltosfoods.com+2
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Perfect for spice lovers who want something beyond plain cheese in their cooking.
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Provides excellent value when bought per pound—for restaurants, carnicerías, and food service.
Whether you’re enhancing classic Mexican dishes or creating fusion plates, Los Altos Cotija Enchilado (Per Pound) delivers bold, spicy, and sharp flavor that elevates any recipe.