Recipes with monterey jack cheese

This bold, garlicky cheese spread blends sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, green chilis, and pimentos into a fiery no-cook appetizer that gets funkier and better after two days in the fridge.

Fluffy whipped eggs layer with mild green chilies and melted longhorn and Monterey Jack cheeses in this easy baked casserole. Golden and puffy straight from the oven.

Pearl barley baked with cream of broccoli soup and melted Monterey Jack cheese. A cheesy, wholesome side dish that comes together in just 35 minutes with 5 ingredients.

Baked chicken breasts topped with chopped cranberries, diced apples, and walnuts, finished with melted Monterey Jack cheese. A quick, fruity weeknight dinner ready in 45 minutes.

Baked four-cheese macaroni made lighter with reduced-fat cheddar, Monterey Jack, nonfat mozzarella, and evaporated skim milk. Golden, bubbly, and still creamy.

Layered Mexican tortilla stacks with pinto beans, black beans, corn, green chiles, and melted cheddar and Monterey Jack. A 25-minute vegetarian casserole the whole family will love.

Everyone loves a traditional ham quiche so why not make one now with this simple and easy to follow recipe!

Chicken roulades stuffed with roasted poblano peppers, shrimp, cilantro, and Monterey Jack, sliced into rounds and drizzled with a buttery cream shrimp sauce.

Canned refried beans transform into a velvety smooth soup with chicken broth, green chilies, and cilantro, topped with melted cheese and sour cream for a quick Mexican-inspired meal ready in 20 minutes.

Spam fajitas with seared canned pork, peppers, and onions tucked into warm flour tortillas with cheese, lettuce, and salsa. Pantry weeknight dinner ready in 25 minutes.

Creamy chicken enchiladas filled with cream cheese, Monterey Jack, almonds, and green onions, baked in mild enchilada sauce and topped with avocado-sour cream. Enchiladas suizas in 30 minutes flat.

White chicken chili simmers shredded chicken with white beans, jalapeños, oregano, cumin, and ground ginger in chicken broth and white wine, finished with melted Monterey Jack. A lighter alternative to red chili with brighter, creamier flavor.

A rich zucchini quiche with sautéed mushrooms, Monterey Jack, and cream cheese in a Dijon-brushed crust. Puffed, golden, and creamy. A vegetarian main that earns its spot at the table.

Low-cal crustless quiche packed with green chilies, Monterey Jack, roasted red peppers, and Dijon mustard. Spicy, cheesy, and lighter than traditional quiche.

Five-cheese baked macaroni with cheddar, Monterey Jack, Gruyere, Parmesan, and goat cheese, plus prosciutto and fresh herbs. Make-ahead grown-up mac and cheese.

Authentic enchiladas verdes with poached shredded chicken, fresh tomatillo-serrano salsa verde, Monterey Jack, and sour cream. A from-scratch Mexican classic.

Post-Thanksgiving turkey enchiladas with green chiles, Monterey Jack, and sour cream rolled in corn tortillas with a homemade chili-cumin red sauce. Leftover turkey, reinvented.

Cheesy creamy Mexican lasagna layers crushed tortilla chips with cottage cheese custard, green chilies, Monterey Jack, and cheddar. A no-noodle vegetarian Tex-Mex casserole in 30 minutes.

Mexican stuffed pasta shells filled with seasoned refried beans, cumin, and chili powder, topped with black olives and melted Monterey Jack. A vegetarian Italian-Mexican fusion ready in 40 minutes.

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Layered enchilada pie with seasoned ground beef, green chiles, two cheeses, and flour tortillas baked in enchilada sauce. Cut into squares and topped with sour cream.

Mexican pizza with refried beans, picante sauce, cheddar, Monterey Jack, black olives, jalapenos, and fresh cilantro on a pre-baked crust. Ready in 20 minutes.

Stacked flour tortillas layered with a spiced four-bean and lentil puree, melted Monterey Jack, and fresh garnishes. Think vegetarian Mexican lasagna, baked until bubbly.

Mexican-style quesadilla pizza on flour tortillas with refried beans, cumin-spiked pizza sauce, green chiles, olives, and melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.

Mexican rice with ground beef, salsa, Mexicorn, and melted Monterey Jack. One skillet, seven ingredients, ready in 35 minutes. Weeknight-fast Tex-Mex dinner.

Pop-up pizza bakes a seasoned ground beef and cheese filling under a puffed golden batter crust. A fun family-friendly casserole with all the pizza flavors and none of the dough-stretching.

Creamy chicken and macaroni casserole: cubed chicken breast and elbow pasta in a sour cream and cream of chicken sauce, topped with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack. A pantry weeknight dinner.

Seasoned ground beef and refried beans baked on a cornmeal-dusted crescent roll crust, topped with melted cheddar and Monterey Jack. Taco night meets sheet pan dinner.

Overnight crab strata with sourdough bread, ricotta, Monterey Jack, and sharp cheddar layered with green chiles and a mustard egg custard. Assemble tonight, bake tomorrow morning.

A layered chile relleno casserole with green chilis, two pounds of melted Monterey Jack and cheddar, a creamy sour cream egg custard, and salsa baked on top. Skip the frying. Keep the flavor.

Creamy Aztec corn soup with fresh corn, green chiles, melted Monterey Jack cheese, and oregano, garnished with diced tomato and cilantro. Half pureed, half chunky for the best texture.

Oaxaca tostada bites: tortilla chips topped with a mole-spiced black bean mash of cocoa, cumin, and cinnamon, cool avocado cream, pepper jack, and lettuce. A no-cook, party-ready Mexican appetizer.

Chiles rellenos stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese, dipped in a cornmeal batter, and fried golden brown. The cornmeal coating adds a crispy crunch that traditional egg-only batters can't match.

Cheesy baked spinach squares loaded with Monterey Jack and eggs, ready in 40 minutes flat. Cut into squares for an easy appetizer, brunch side, or grab-and-go snack that works warm or cold.

Pecan smoked chicken breast plated with peach-strawberry tequila salsa and maple Monterey Jack spoon bread, finished with a balsamic lime reduction. A Southern-Southwest fusion entree with real restaurant polish.

Smoked turkey, steamed broccoli, and melted Monterey Jack rolled up in store-bought crepes and baked until gooey. This 4-ingredient, 20-minute crepe is a light, quick lunch or dinner that feels way fancier than it is.

A bold, no-cook layered Mexican dip stacked with bean dip, taco-spiced sour cream, two kinds of cheese, diced tomatoes, green chiles, scallions, and olives. Grab the tortilla chips and dig into this party-ready crowd pleaser in 10 minutes.

Tortillas rolled with ham, Monterey Jack, and green chilies, smothered in homemade cheddar cheese sauce and baked bubbly. Easy Baja-style comfort food for six.

Brookfield's meatloaf with Monterey Jack cheese, sourdough bread soaked in milk, and a bold mix of steak sauce, Worcestershire, and Tabasco topped with chili sauce.

Baked mac and cheese the custard way: elbow macaroni folded into an egg-rich blend of evaporated milk, half-and-half, and sour cream with four cheeses, then baked until the top browns. No roux, all creamy.

An easy chicken strips recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Mexican chicken lime soup with chipotle, shredded chicken, and fresh tomatoes topped with melting pepper jack, tortilla strips, and sliced avocado.

Smothered burritos: warm homemade flour tortillas rolled around refried beans, drenched in pork-and-Anaheim chili verde, and blanketed with three melted cheeses. Southwest comfort food plate that eats like a diner favorite.

Nopales con huevos y serranos: Mexican scrambled eggs with cactus paddle strips, fiery serrano chiles, tomato, cilantro, and melted Monterey Jack. A hearty breakfast from Mexico's high desert tradition.

Explore the dinner options you have with this scrumptious dish that can be served with sour cream or salsa.

Tex-Mex breakfast strata with hot Italian sausage, roasted red and green peppers, Monterey Jack, and chili-spiked egg custard layered over firm bread. Bake-and-serve brunch dish.

Chili cheese ball with cream cheese, salsa, and Tex-Mex chili seasoning, rolled in shredded Monterey Jack or chopped nuts. A five-minute party appetizer ready for tortilla chips.

Spicy Mexican lasagna layers taco-seasoned ground beef, ricotta, corn tortillas, and Monterey Jack cheese into a crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex casserole. Italian technique, south-of-the-border flavor.