227 monterey jack recipes

There are many variations of classic Mexican tortilla soup. In this vegetarian version (feel free to substitute chicken for the tofu for a non-veg version) the rich broth is flavored with earthy ancho (New Mexican) chillies and made more filling by adding some kale that retains it's texture well in a hot soup.

Layered beef nacho casserole with seasoned ground beef, chunky salsa, corn, crushed tortilla chips, and melted Colby-Jack cheese. Feeds 8 and takes just 30 minutes from skillet to table.

Make your chicken dance with this scrumptious recipe that uses taco seasoning mix and cheddar cheese.

This cheesy and delicious dish is fun to make and perfect for lunch!

Low calorie seven layer salad with crisp lettuce, sweet peas, reduced-fat cheddar, turkey bacon, scallions, water chestnuts, and hard-boiled egg. Vinaigrette on the side keeps it light. A potluck classic, slimmed down without losing the layers.

Start a fiesta in your kitchen with this scrumptious dish that is fun to make by yourself or with friends!

Loaded veggie sandwich on multigrain bread with mashed avocado, roasted red pepper, cucumber, tomato, cheddar, and alfalfa sprouts. No cooking required.

Grilled chicken quesadillas with fire-roasted poblano peppers, cheddar, and Monterey Jack cheese in flour tortillas. Cooked in a dry skillet for a crispy, golden shell with no added oil.

Scrambled eggs with fresh corn kernels, cilantro, scallions, and melted muenster cheese wrapped in warm tortillas. A quick Mexican-style breakfast for one.

Savory bread pudding layered with cheese, cooked meat, and vegetables soaked in an egg custard. Perfect for brunch or using up leftovers.

If you like spicy food, you will adore this scrumptious salad made with italian salad dressing and picante sauce.

Smoked ham and cheese stuffed mushrooms pack mushroom caps with a wine-deglazed ham, garlic, and breadcrumb filling, then broil under melted Monterey Jack for a savory two-bite party appetizer.

Two-cheese meatloaf with Parmesan mixed into the meat and Monterey Jack melted over the top until bubbly. Green olives and tarragon give this loaf a bold, briny twist you won't find in a standard recipe.

White pizza topped with a garlic-herb aioli, melted Havarti, broccoli, roasted red peppers, and Parmesan. A gourmet vegetarian pizza night upgrade that skips the red sauce entirely.

Mexican turkey casserole layered with corn chips, green chiles, sour cream gravy, and melted cheddar. A Tex-Mex weeknight dinner using leftover turkey or chicken.

Shrimp pizza wedges on whole wheat tortillas with a spicy cream cheese spread, jalapeño, cumin, and cheddar. Crispy baked appetizer bites.