Oaxaca cheese
| Quesillo | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Quesillo de Oaxaca, Queso de hebra |
| Country of origin | Mexico |
| Region | Oaxaca |
| Source of milk | Cow |
| Texture | Semi-hard |
| Named after | Oaxaca, cord |
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Oaxaca cheese (Spanish: queso Oaxaca) (/wəˈhɑːkə/ wə-HAH-kə), also known as quesillo and queso de hebra, is a white, semihard, low-fat cheese that originated in Mexico. It is similar to unaged Monterey Jack, but with a texture similar to mozzarella or string cheese.