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Monterey Jack

American  

noun

  1. a mild, moist cheddar, made from whole, skimmed, or partially skimmed milk: first made in Monterey County, California.


Etymology

Origin of Monterey Jack

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50

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Lately, cooking with my guy, I’ll fill mine with roasted kabocha squash and Monterey Jack, covered with a light salsa roja and served under a slightly crisped egg.

From New York Times Apr. 27, 2022

They started with feta and cheddar cheese curds and expanded to Monterey Jack, pepper jack and Gouda.

From Seattle Times Mar. 11, 2022

Choose a protein such as beef, chicken or mushroom, and Morrow pairs it with a blend of nacho cheese and Monterey Jack, plus a cilantro-spiked avocado mousse folded inside a tostada and flour tortilla.

From Washington Post Jul. 14, 2021

You've got cayenne-spiced chicken with notes of vinegar and garlic supported by cream cheese, sour cream, and Monterey Jack, to give it a luxuriously velvety base.

From Salon Apr. 14, 2021

Midnight snack is Wheat Thins and Monterey Jack, accompanied by cheap white wine on ice and whatever AMC has to offer.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

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