Light Yellow, Buttery Spanish Cheese - name?

Question

30 years ago I was a student in Spain and would always buy this delicious light-yellow, buttery cheese. It was cut from a big wheel and was soft, but not super-soft. I'd eat it with bread and it was delicious - and fattening. I'd love to be able to find it again. At the time I believe it was nothing special or exotic, just one of the main cheeses in the case. Any ideas?ps - this was in Granada

pss. I lost my diary on a train in Zaragosa - any ideas on how to find this after 30 years?

thanks all!!

Answer 1

Here is a guide to Mexican cheeses and their substitutes:

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/mexicanchee...

I think you may be looking for chihuaua cheese..also called queso menonita

Here is an online Spanish cheese store...

http://www.tienda.com/food/cheese.html?C...

Answer 2

sounds like manchego chz!

Answer 3

Manchego - It's my absolute favorite.

Answer 4

probably manchego

Answer 5

HI Doofy

Check out this espana site. It may help ya! :)

It shows pic's & names

Answer 6

Chihuahua cheese?