Queso Quesadilla
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A soft, somewhat elastic-textured Mexican cheese made from cow's milk. It is white in color and has a very creamy flavor. It is a good grilling or pan-frying cheese as it becomes soft and pliable when heated, but does not melt and become runny. Queso Quesadilla is used as a snacking cheese, as a topping for melted cheese sandwiches and cheeseburgers, or as an ingredient for savory dishes and quesadillas.
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