Dairy & cheese · block
Monterey Jack
Also called Jack cheese, pepper Jack
Mild, buttery American semi-hard cheese that melts very smoothly; pepper Jack adds chillies. Used in quesadillas, nachos and burgers.
What can replace it
- T1 · Great swapChihuahua cheese
- T2 · GoodCheddar
Sharper and tangier; melts a little greasier.
- T2 · GoodOaxaca cheese
Stringier and saltier when melted.
- T2 · GoodYoung Gouda
Slightly sweeter and firmer; melts well.
- T3 · In a pinchAmerican cheese
Processed; melts smoothly but tastes flat.
- T3 · In a pinchLow-moisture mozzarella
Milder and stretchier; less buttery.
Cook with Monterey Jack
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