Similar to queso quesadilla, this cheese is named after the Mennonite communities that first commercialized it in Mexico. The cheese is ripened from a few weeks to months and its flavor develops over time. A very versatile cheese, queso menonita can be used as a snack, in desserts, or as an ingredient in a variety of dishes. Its melting properties and pleasant flavor make it a very common cheese to use in quesadillas.