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Monterey jack cheese

About the ingredient monterey jack cheese. Including 578 recipes with monterey jack cheese, nutrition data, and where to find it.

 

What is monterey jack cheese?

Monterey Jack is an American semi-hard cheese made using cow's milk. It is commonly sold by itself, or mixed with Colby to make a marbled cheese known as Colby-Jack (or Co-Jack). Cheddar-Jack varieties are also available.

Most of the softer types generally found in American markets are aged for only one month, while another variety of Monterey Jack is aged for up to six months. A special kind of it found in Spain is aged for about one year.

Aging

An aged version of this cheese, known as Dry jack, can be churned or grated and used much like Parmesan cheese.

Variants

Another version called Pepper jack mixes hot peppers with Monterey Jack for flavor. Pepper jack is often used as an alternative cheese in dishes such as quesadillas, but can be eaten with bread or crackers as a snack.

Health Impact

Because of its low content of tyramine, an organic compound thought to be associated with headaches, it is frequently recommended as one of the few cheeses that are safe to eat for migraine sufferers.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup, diced (132g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 492Calories from Fat 359
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.0g 61%
Saturated Fat 25.2g 126%
Trans Fat ~
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 707mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 0.9g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0.7
Protein 32.3g
Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 98% Iron 5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

Where found

Monterey jack cheese is usually found in the cheeses section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Monterey jack cheese is a member of the Dairy and Egg Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does monterey jack cheese weigh?

Amount Weight
1 cup, diced 132 grams
1 cup, shredded 113 grams
1 ounce 28 grams
1 cubic inch 17 grams
1 slice (1 oz) 28 grams
1 package (6 oz) 170 grams

Dairy and Egg Products

In Chinese:蒙特里杰克奶酪
British (UK) term:
en français:fromage Monterey Jack
en español:queso Monterey Jack

Recipes using monterey jack cheese

There are 578 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Prefect Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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Skip the fake cheese slices and shred real cheese for a perfect gooey and crispy grilled cheese sandwich.

Delicious Beer Soup with Cheese
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Corn Scrambled Eggs for one
Corn Scrambled Eggs for one
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Quick and easy scrambled eggs with a bit of Mexican flair. Served with corn tortillas and salsa. Perfect for one serving and very easy to double up for two.

Jacquie's Excellent Cornbread Muffins
Jacquie's Excellent Cornbread Muffins
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Garlic, jalapeño peppers and two kinds of cheese deliver and muffin mix made them so easy to make.

Pulled Pork Tacos
Pulled Pork Tacos
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A delicious way to serve your pulled pork.

Chile Cheese Tortilla Stacks
Chile Cheese Tortilla Stacks
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A crowd pleasing appetizer to take to any party or serve it with a Mexican Caesar salad for a meatless meal.

Ham and Cheese Casserole
Ham & Cheese Casserole
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An easy classic combination of diced ham, potatoes and cheese with a tangy sauce.

Mahi Mahi Tacos
Mahi Mahi Tacos
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To me, fish tacos are the best during summer. There is no real reason behind this, besides that I just think they taste better, and after a winter full of heavy soups and stews, there is nothing like a light and fresh tasting fish taco.

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This easy to make recipe is loaded with flavors, want a lighter and tasty nachos, try this one, and you will love it.

Open-Faced Tuna Sandwiches
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A quick and easy way to make lunch that is also packed with deliciousness.

Easy Taco Pie
Easy Taco Pie
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A classic Mexican dish is full of flavor and layers of textures. Make this delicious yet filling meal for weeknight or weekend dinner.

Cheesy Black Bean Quesadillas
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Delicious quesadillas are made with black beans and avocado.

Nacho Casserole
Nacho Casserole
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This nacho casserole is cheesy, tasty and packed with flavors. Serve it with some tortilla chips, heavenly delicious.

Mixed Tostadas
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Tostadas always make a nice alternative to a salad. Love the crunch, I used beef that was cooked with some taco seasoning instead of chicken.

Savory Tortilla Soup
Savory Tortilla Soup
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This soup came out so tasty and flavorful. The pan-fried tortilla strips added some nice crunch, and I also served the soup with some sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro and scallions. It was an easy, light yet tasty soup.

Creamy White Chicken Chili
Creamy White Chicken Chili
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Give your chili a new look with this easy-to-follow recipe that will have you licking your fingers in the end.

Sopa Azteca
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This soup was such a comfy dish that was just perfect on a cold winter day. The combination was so hearty and it was also very flavourful. Not too hard to make, and I will be making this soup again soon.

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