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Definition of asadero
: a semisoft white cheese from Mexico Asadero is a flavorful cheese with a smooth texture and slightly tangy flavor that enhances many Mexican dishes. — Martin Hintz and Pam Percy, Wisconsin Cheese, 2008 A day here might start with a breakfast burrito with asadero cheese. — Frommer’s Santa Fe, Taos & Albuquerque, 2011
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Origin and Etymology of asadero
borrowed from Mexican Spanish (queso) asadero, literally, “(cheese) for grilling,” from Spanish asado “roasted, grilled,” past participle of asar “to roast” + -ero 2-ary
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