Reach For This Affordable Cotija Cheese Substitute When You're Running Low - Chowhound

Marcos Castillo/Shutterstock There are few things more satisfying than that salty, crumbly finish that cotija cheese brings to a dish. It's the final flourish that elevates street corn, adds bite to Mexican tacos, and makes black beans sing. But cotija isn't always hanging out in your fridge or even on the shelf at your local grocery store. So when you are running low (or completely out), don't panic. Just do…