For a Flavorful Fiesta Just Add Gayo Azul’s Cotija Cheese
Make your next fiesta even more flavorful with Gayo Azul®’s new Cotija Cheese. Known as the famed Caribbean Hispanic cheesemakers with a deliciously Dutch influence, Gayo Azul is the go-to brand for seriously standout cheese selections. With a sharp and slightly salty flavor, as well as a firm and crumbly texture, this Cotija variety is yet another tasty addition to Gayo Azul’s already palatable portfolio.
Due to their ability to retain freshness, Dutch cheese products have been popular in the Caribbean for over half a century. After their own cheese wheels started turning, Gayo Azul introduced the company in the 1960s and has continued to grow across the country – and the world – ever since. Their rich taste, with an emphasis on authentic flavor, can be traced back to the brand’s rich heritage of both Dutch and Hispanic cheesemaking.
Perfect for creating delectable Hispanic dishes, as well as any dish that is ready to take its tastiness to the next level, Cotija always delivers deliciousness. Named after Cotija, Mexico, this Mexican-style cheese which is made from fresh cow’s milk and then aged makes all your favorite classics even more mouthwatering. Use their Cotija cheese to top street corn, with enchiladas – just sprinkle the cheese over the tortillas minutes before removing them from the oven – and for extra texture on tacos, it serves as an authentic substitute for shredded cheese. “For decades, Gayo Azul has been a go-to choice for Hispanic dishes, and the expansion of our line will surely bring some added flavor and variety to any meal, Hispanic or otherwise,” explains Debbie Seife, Marketing Director of FrieslandCampina, the parent company of Gayo Azul.
If you want to take part in a fiesta with both old and new friends across the country, be sure to sign up for a Chicken Enchilada class with Jen and Jamey’s Virtual Cooking Classes! These fun, interactive classes allow you to stay in touch while cooking up something scrumptious. “The new Gayo Azul Cotija is the perfect topping,” says Jennifer Earnest, co-founder of Jen and Jamey Virtual Cooking Classes. “Cotija complements the Gayo Azul Creamy Edam that is the center along with the chicken, making this one of our most popular cooking classes,” adds Earnest.
In addition to the newest member of the Gayo Azul family, you can also enjoy their mild and creamy Dutch Gouda, fresh white Queso Blanco – which is ideal for pan grilling – the firm and flavorful Dutch Edam – perfect for use in baking dishes or in salads – and Sliced Swiss, a rindless European variety with a sweet, nutty taste.
Whether you want to enjoy this versatile cheese for a snack or serve it as the star of your next party, just look for the company’s iconic Blue Rooster – this English translation of Gayo Azul has become the brand’s official symbol and is sure to wake you up to what delicious cheese really looks – and tastes like. Find your own wedge at local grocers throughout the Northeast and Southeast, including BJ’s Wholesale, Fresco Y Mas, Key Foods, Market Basket, Presidente, Publix, Sedano’s, and Winn Dixie Supermarkets, as well as Walmart Supercenters. Check out their website for more fun and tasty recipes – salud!
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