Wikipedia Article About Asadero on Wikipedia Wikipedia Article About Queso Chihuahua on Wikipedia Oaxaca Cheese is a white, semi-hard cheese of Mexican origin, similar to un-aged Monterey jack. Due to its excellent melting qualities, asadero is frequently used as the base for queso blanco (literally "white cheese"), a dip popular in Mexican restaurants as it has good melting properties. The cheese becomes soft and stringy when melted. Extensively used in Mexican cooking. It is used in typical cuisine, such as in quesadillas, which are tortillas with cheese and pumpkin flower or chicharrón.