On our recent tour with Culinary Backstreets, we traveled to the small town of Reyes Etla, possibly the cheesemaking capital of the state of Oaxaca, to spend time with Don Juan and his family. Don Juan is a third-generation cheesemaker and produces the two most popular varieties of cheese in Oaxaca: quesillo (which is often called Queso de Oaxaca or even just Oaxacan Cheese here in the states), a cheese that's stretched into long ribbons before being twisted up like a ball of yarn. They also mak

Cacique Oaxaca cheese is melty and soft, similar to a mozzarella, which makes it the perfect choice for these Mexican pizza-inspired tostadas! 🍕 Ingredients: 2 lb refried beans 10 oz Cacique Oaxaca cheese, shredded 16 oz Cacique Pork Chorizo 2 cups romaine lettuce, shredded 1 cup Cacique Crema Mexicana Agria Salsa, for serving 8–10 baked tostadas Directions: 1. Place a skillet on medium-high heat. Cook the your Cacique Pork Chorizo for 5–8 minutes until crumbly. 2. Warm your refried beans. 3. P

Take your favorite fried cheese recipe to another level with deliciously gooey Cacique Oaxaca Cheese. With its special creamy, milky, and buttery taste, this fried cheese is sure to be a hit. How to make Oaxaca Cheese Fritters Ingredients: 2 large eggs, beaten ¼ cup water 1 ½ cups bread crumbs ½ teaspoon garlic salt ⅔ cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup cornstarch 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed 1 package Cacique Oaxaca Cheese Slice the cheese to make even shapes In three separate bowls: �1. Mix the