Pepper jack cheese

About the ingredient pepper jack cheese. Including 22 recipes with pepper jack cheese, and where to find it.

What is pepper jack cheese?

Pepper jack cheese is a derivative of Monterey Jack that includes spicy hot peppers for flavor.

Spicy, delicate and buttery, pepper jack cheese is semi-soft and open textured with a slightly tart flavor.

Pepper jack is often used as an alternative cheese in dishes such as quesadillas, and also eaten with bread or crackers. The name was made popular by the Rumiano Cheese Company.

A variation of pepper jack cheese involves using specific peppers. The most common varieties of this specific-pepper jack cheese are jalapeño jack and habanero jack, but other varieties are available.

Where found

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

In Chinese:	辣椒插孔奶酪
British (UK) term:
en français:	poivre prise fromage
en español:	queso pepper jack

Recipes using pepper jack cheese

There are 22 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Quinoa and Arugula Salad with Pears, Walnuts, Dried Fruits, and Jack Cheese

Quinoa & Arugula Salad with Pears, Walnuts, Dried Fruits, & Jack Cheese

Quinoa is getting more and more popular, it has a very unique and delicious taste, also it is high in fibre and protein. In this recipe, we use fresh pears, arugula, lightly toasted walnuts and dried fruits, mixing in some Jack cheese. It can be served as a side dish, but it also can be a delicious and nutritious main dish!

Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad

This is my copycat of the popular salad sold at McDonald's. It's the only thing I eat off their menu and I was anxious to replicate it at home.

Scrambled Egg Burritos

Mexican Brunch Tortillas

Mexican Potato Omelet

Simple and tasty omelet, nice breakfast selection.

Awesome Hash Brown Quiche

Awesome Hash Brown Quiche recipe

Southwestern Beef And Bean Burger Wraps

Pork Tenderloin with Cilantro-Lime Pesto

Smoked Turkey Grab N Go

Jalapeno Chicken Fajitas

Party Rotel Dip

Party Rotel Dip recipe

Catskill Mountain Jalapeno French Bread

Spicy bread originating from the Catskill mountains.

Southwest Corn Muffins

Mushroom, Pepper Jack & Thyme Turnovers

Try these savory turnovers, they are too delicious to stop eating. Sauteed mushrooms gives the meaty texture and delicious flavor, the pepper Jack cheese adds extra cheesy bite, and the thyme adds the fresh taste. These tasty and delicate turnovers are perfect appetizer, or can be a delicious vegetarian main course.