Cacique Queso Panela is a white, fresh, and smooth Mexican-style cheese with deep roots in central Mexico. Traditionally, ranchers strained the queso in hand-woven baskets, leaving the signature basket-weave pattern visible along its outer edges. This Costco pack includes two 20 oz wheels of Cacique Panela, providing a generous supply of one of Mexico's most beloved cheeses.

Panela is the mildest of Cacique's cheese offerings — a curd-style cheese similar to Queso Fresco but less crumbly. The curds deliver a slight squeak upon the first bite, and the texture falls between a firm ricotta and halloumi. Though it softens beautifully when heated, it does not fully melt, making it ideal for pan-searing. It is gluten-free and made from milk from cows not treated with rBST.

Panela slices and crumbles easily and is best enjoyed fresh, pan-seared as a snack, crumbled over salads and soups, or layered into dishes like lasagna. Its creamy, slightly tangy flavor pairs equally well with sweet preparations such as guava paste and berry compotes as it does with savory dishes. Ingredients: Cultured pasteurized Grade A milk and skim milk, sea salt, and enzymes. Contains milk.