Recipes with monterey jack cheese

Hominy and chicken casserole: creamy Southwest-style one-dish bake with golden hominy, green chilies, cumin, and melty Monterey Jack over seasoned stuffing.

A comforting, easy-to-make casserole using mostly pantry staples like canned vegetables, pasta, and a creamy sauce. Tender marinated chicken is combined with rigatoni, mushrooms, green beans, and onions, then baked with a cheesy topping for a family-friendly meal.

Layers of bean dip, picante sauce, creamy sour cream, Monterey Jack cheese, and sliced olives stacked into one irresistible Tex-Mex party dip. No cooking, just 10 minutes to assemble.

A chile relleno in casserole form: layers of green chiles, two cheeses blended with tofu, and an egg-milk custard baked until set. Topped with salsa and feeds 8.

Hearty loaded baked potato soup with seared round steak, Dijon mustard, Monterey Jack cheese, and cumin-spiced broth. A stick-to-your-ribs bowl that simmers low and slow until the beef is fork-tender.

Fire-roasted poblano chilis line the pan as the crust, filled with a silky Monterey Jack and egg custard made with homemade crema fresca. A crustless Mexican pie that's golden, smoky, and rich.

A savory chicken and spinach quiche with Monterey Jack cheese in a deep-dish pie shell, made easy with canned chicken. Creamy, hearty, and ready with minimal fuss for brunch or a weeknight dinner.

Asian Chicken Quesadilla with Grilled Pineapple Salsa and Hoisin recipe

Baked seafood tortillas stuffed with crab, Monterey Jack, and parsley in a creamy white sauce with a hint of cayenne. Bubbly, cheesy, and ready in just over an hour.

French bread quiche casserole layered with Swiss and Monterey Jack cheese, eggs, white wine, and crumbled sausage. Assembled the night before and baked in the morning.

Tex-Mex rice and black bean casserole with corn, salsa, cumin, and pepper jack cheese. A vegetarian one-dish dinner baked with a melted cheese topping.

Layers of seasoned refried beans, cubed SPAM, chili beans, cheddar, and Monterey Jack baked until bubbly, then topped with sour cream and olives. This hot layered dip feeds a crowd with tortilla chips.

Oven-baked crab quesadillas loaded with sweet lump crab, sauteed tri-color peppers, two melted cheeses, cilantro, and a kick of jalapeño and lime. Ready in 30 minutes for an easy seafood dinner or crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Santa Fe hominy sauteed with roasted poblanos, jalapeño, tomatoes, and melted monterey jack. A quick vegetarian New Mexico side dish, ready in 30 minutes.

A delicate fusion of flavors, featuring a flaky crust filled with tender artichoke hearts, succulent zucchini, and a generous layer of creamy Monterey Jack cheese. Baked to perfection, this quiche is a delicious representation of the Golden State's diverse culinary offerings.

A puffy, golden egg bake loaded with Monterey Jack, cottage cheese, and mild green chilis. This crustless chili cheese puff is ready in an hour and works for brunch, lunch, or a light supper.

Creamy baked cheese grits loaded with sauteed jalapenos, poblanos, and red bell pepper. A spicy, cheesy Southern casserole that feeds a crowd.

This vegetarian chili relleno casserole swaps meat for crumbled tofu layered with Monterey Jack, sharp cheddar, and green chilis. Baked in a creamy egg custard topped with salsa for a hearty Mexican-inspired weeknight dinner.

Lighter chili with tender turkey, creamy white beans, and green chiles in savory broth. Cumin and oregano spices with melted Monterey Jack on top.

Baja-style calzones stuffed with spiced sausage, ground beef, refried beans, crushed tomatoes, and melted Monterey Jack and cheddar. Served with guacamole.

Easy Biquick Impossible Bacon Breakfast Pie (Quiche) recipe

One-skillet Mexicali franks with browned hot dogs served over chili-spiced rice, pinto beans, tomato, salsa, and melted Monterey Jack. A cheap, kid-friendly Tex-Mex dinner that feeds six.

A crustless quiche-style torta loaded with cheddar, Monterey Jack, green chiles, and picante sauce baked in a creamy egg custard. Feeds up to 10 with minimal effort.

A buttery zucchini quiche with chopped cashews, Monterey Jack cheese, garlic, and dill baked in a flaky pie crust. Vegetarian comfort food that uses up summer squash beautifully.

John Wayne's cheese casserole with Monterey Jack, cheddar, green chiles, and a fluffy egg souffle base. A legendary Southwestern-style baked cheese dish with a light, puffy texture.

Easy basic quiche with eggs, half-and-half, Monterey Jack cheese, sauteed mushrooms, and spinach in a pie shell. A customizable template for any filling combination.

These SPAM breakfast burritos are stuffed with scrambled eggs, cubed SPAM, cheddar, and Monterey Jack, then baked until the cheese melts into golden, gooey goodness. Serve with salsa for a hearty morning meal.

Quick black bean chili with honey-roasted ham, sweet corn, broccoli, and tomato in a cumin-chili broth. Serve over rice with crusty sourdough on the side. Ready in 45 minutes.

Five-minute layered sour cream taco dip with seasoned base, cheese, salsa, lettuce and tomato. Classic Tex-Mex party dip ready before the game starts.

C.V. Woods' legendary three-meat chili: chicken, pork, and flank steak slow-simmered with beer, green chilies, and Monterey Jack. Rests overnight for deep, layered heat.

A new take on Jalapeno poppers. Cheese and green chilies stuffed inside wonton wrappers and cooked until golden.

Sausage triangles with pork sausage, mushrooms, and Monterey Jack cheese wrapped in buttered phyllo dough and baked golden. A crispy, flaky make-ahead appetizer for parties.

Crab and spinach rolled in corn tortillas, smothered in creamy soup sauce and melted Monterey Jack. Quick 30-minute microwave casserole.

Crustless mushroom quiche where buttered mushrooms and saltine crumbs form the crust instead of pastry, filled with cottage cheese, eggs, and Monterey Jack.

Chicken Broccoli Stuffed Shells with Cheese Sauce recipe

Barley Stuffed Green Peppers filled with pearl barley, mushrooms, onion, Monterey Jack cheese, thyme, and marinara sauce. A hearty meatless main dish baked until the peppers are perfectly tender.

Mexican pheasant casserole layered with corn tortilla strips, two cheeses, sour cream, salsa, and cream-of soups. A hearty hunter's dish for using up wild bird.

Potato soup with green chilies, tomatoes, zucchini, and Monterey Jack cheese stirred in at the end. A chunky, Southwestern-style soup in chicken broth.

Italian sausage pizza on a hot roll mix crust with browned sausage, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and Monterey Jack cheese. Homemade sheet pan pizza in an hour.

A layered Mexican tortilla casserole with spinach, corn, zucchini, and Monterey Jack in a smoky roasted green chili-tomato sauce. Think vegetarian enchilada lasagna, stacked and baked.

Chicken and cheese enchiladas in a creamy sour cream sauce with green chiles, cumin, and Monterey Jack. Corn tortillas dipped in homemade sauce, rolled, and baked until bubbly.

Flaky phyllo triangles stuffed with melted Monterey Jack, eggs, and fresh parsley, then brushed with butter and baked golden. A crispy, crowd-pleasing appetizer ready in 40 minutes.

The name may sound deceiving, but you will simply enjoy this scrumptious dish that will have you licking your lips in satisfaction.

Mexican cheese cookies are slim shortbread-style sticks made with shredded Monterey Jack folded into a buttery sugar dough, baked until golden at the edges.

Rice con queso: a layered Mexican-American casserole of brown rice, black beans, ricotta, Monterey Jack, and cheddar with green chilies. A vegetarian pantry dinner that bakes in 30 minutes flat.

Creamy Mexican corn soup pureed smooth, seasoned with cumin and green chilies, enriched with melted pepper jack cheese. Served over chicken and tomatoes with crispy fried tortilla squares.

Cheesy stuffed chicken breasts: pounded chicken cutlets rolled around Monterey Jack and oregano, then coated in a chili-spiced cornmeal crust. Pan-browned, oven-finished, served with guacamole and salsa.

Fiesta quiche with green chiles, tomatoes, onion, cheddar, and Monterey Jack in a rich egg-cream custard spiked with cayenne and nutmeg. A Southwestern spin on the French classic.