Ingredient Information

Cheese, Monterey Jack

Legend has it that this cheese was so named because the Monterey dairyman David Jacks produced the cheese and shipped it to San Francisco in the late 1800s. It is a high-moisture, young, mild cheese that melts well. The soft flavor is a perfect  complement to spicy Southwestern, Tex-mex and Mexican dishes.

There are lower fat versions made with skim or part skim milk. These are excellent products with the same creamy taste and melting properties.

1 ounce cheese = 91 calories, 6 fat, 4g sat fat, 0g mono fat, 7g protein, 0g carbohydrates, 243mg sodium, 20mg cholesterol

Recipes Using Monterey Jack Cheese

Mexican Style Risotto
with Whitefish
Chalupas
Roasted Southwestern
Acorn Squash
Chipotle Jack Grilled Grit
Cakes
Black Bean Stuffed Peppers
Corn Quesadillas
Lentil Chili
Black Bean and Corn Taco Salad (with
Chicken)
Southwestern Frittata
Creamy Poblano and Chicken Soup
Chopped
Salad Tacos
Pantry Meals: Quick Tacos | Low
Sodium Quick Tacos
Fish Enchiladas