Cheese, Mexican blend
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A pre-shredded, multi-cheese blend typically combining Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Asadero, and Queso Quesadilla cheeses. It offers a creamy, semi-firm texture with a balanced, mild-to-tangy flavor profile and excellent meltability. Nutritionally, it's a dense source of protein and fat with virtually no carbohydrates.
💚 Why it's loved
People love it for its ultimate convenience and perfect melt, delivering a consistent, crowd-pleasing flavor that instantly elevates tacos, nachos, and casseroles. It's a staple of Tex-Mex and American home cooking, symbolizing comfort and easy, shareable meals.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The high fat and calorie density can be a concern for weight management, and it's often high in sodium. Those with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy must avoid it. To counteract, use it as a flavorful accent rather than the main event, measure portions carefully, and pair it with high-fiber vegetables or lean proteins to create a more balanced meal.
Key benefits
- High-quality complete protein source
- Rich in calcium for bone health
- Provides conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
- Contains fat-soluble vitamins A and D
- Very low in carbohydrates
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🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The blend is engineered for superior meltability; the specific combination of cheeses with different moisture and fat contents prevents the oils from separating, creating that perfect, gooey pull.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 40.5 g |
| Energy | 384 kcal |
| Energy | 1606 kj |
| Protein | 23.5 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 32.1 g |
| Ash | 3.7 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.13 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.00 g |
| Sucrose | 0.00 g |
| Glucose | 0.00 g |
| Fructose | 0.00 g |
| Lactose | 0.00 g |
| Maltose | 0.00 g |
| Galactose | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 659 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.59 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 25.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 438 mg |
| Potassium, K | 85.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 607 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.0 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.03 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.02 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 15.0 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 8.7 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.32 mg |
| Niacin | 0.11 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.25 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.06 mg |
| Folate, total | 13.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 13.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 13.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 15.7 mg |
| Betaine | 0.20 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.2 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 174 ug |
| Retinol | 170 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 56.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 659 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.25 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 21.0 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.50 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.50 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 2.5 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 16.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.87 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.39 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.26 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.54 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.50 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 2.9 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 7.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 3.2 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 7.9 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.86 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 7.0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.86 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.53 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.33 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 95.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.35 g |
| Threonine | 0.87 g |
| Isoleucine | 1.4 g |
| Leucine | 2.2 g |
| Lysine | 1.7 g |
| Methionine | 0.60 g |
| Cystine | 0.12 g |
| Phenylalanine | 1.2 g |
| Tyrosine | 1.1 g |
| Valine | 1.5 g |
| Arginine | 0.79 g |
| Histidine | 0.73 g |
| Alanine | 0.65 g |
| Aspartic acid | 1.6 g |
| Glutamic acid | 5.4 g |
| Glycine | 0.40 g |
| Proline | 2.6 g |
| Serine | 1.2 g |
FAQ
Why does my Mexican blend cheese sometimes get oily when melted?
This can happen if overheated or if the blend has a high proportion of certain cheeses. Melt it gently over medium-low heat and remove it from the heat source while it's still slightly under-melted; the residual heat will finish the job perfectly.
Is this the same as 'Queso Chihuahua' or 'Queso Menonita'?
Not exactly. Those are specific Mexican cheeses. A 'Mexican blend' is a modern, typically American-made commercial mix designed to approximate the melting and flavor qualities of several traditional Mexican cheeses for convenience.
Can I freeze this cheese?
Yes, but the texture may become slightly crumbly and less smooth after thawing. It's best used in cooked dishes like casseroles or sauces after freezing, rather than as a topping.