asadero

noun asa·de·ro \ ˌä-sə-ˈder-(ˌ)ō \

variants: or asadero cheese

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” + -ero²-ary

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First Known Use: 1958

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