Chihuahua is a Mexican semi-soft cheese made from pasteurised or raw cow’s milk - not as it sounds, from the milk of a Mexican street dog! 
 
Chihuahua cheese has a semi-firm texture and is pale yellow in colour unlike many other white Mexican cheeses. A mild, buttery taste with a nearly cheddar like sharpness is a characteristic of this cheese. The flavour is very similar to that of mild, white cheddar or Monterey Jack. As it is a good melting cheese, the richness and suppleness of Chihuahua cheese is preferred in baking dishes, fondues, pizza, and lasagna or casserole dishes.