617 monterey recipes

Fruited cheese log of Monterey Jack and cream cheese blended with dried apricots, dates, raisins, and sherry, rolled in walnuts. The holiday appetizer plate centerpiece.

Fried Monterey Jack cheese bites with a garlic and Italian seasoning filling, double-breaded and fried in garlic-infused peanut oil. Served with marinara for dipping.

Smoky corn and zucchini au gratin with chipotle peppers, Monterey Jack cheese, and a crunchy tortilla-cheese topping. A spicy Mexican-inspired vegetable casserole baked golden.

Layered crab and cheese bake with Monterey Jack, green chilies, and marinara sauce in an egg custard. A rich, crustless quiche-style casserole baked until set.

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.

Hot baked mushroom dip loaded with Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, sour cream, and a kick of hot sauce. Topped with bread crumbs and served bubbly from the oven.

Huevos en rabo de mestiza, Mexican eggs poached in a tomato and green chile broth topped with melted Monterey Jack. Traditional vegetarian desayuno, ready in 30 minutes.

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.

Jalapeno drop biscuits with Monterey Jack cheese and cornmeal, ready in 30 minutes. Both fresh and pickled jalapenos give these spicy, cheesy biscuits a double kick with no rolling required.

Rich fish chowder with five pounds of fish simmered in fish stock, thickened with a butter roux, and finished with cream and Monterey Jack cheese for a velvety, hearty bowl.

Easy tortilla soup with pureed tomatoes, garlic, green pepper, and onion in chicken broth, topped with crisp baked tortilla strips and Monterey Jack cheese. A 35-minute weeknight Mexican soup.

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.

Crustless quiche stacks Monterey Jack, cream cheese, and cottage cheese with six eggs into a 9x13 pan for a crowd-friendly brunch casserole. Naturally gluten-free with no pastry to fuss with.

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.

Helen Evans Brown's corn chili bread bakes fresh corn kernels with cornmeal, sour cream, melted butter, Monterey Jack cheese, and diced green chilis into a rich, golden side dish. Pairs beautifully with roast pork or turkey.

An easy chicken strips recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner.