Monterey Jack

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Monterey Jack

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50

Example Sentences

What Sargento has done, Hogan says, is build a cheese that’s made like a natural cheddar or Monterey Jack — just five ingredients, no emulsifiers, no artificial melt-enhancers — but engineered to behave the way a Kraft Single does: smooth, melty, creamy and familiar.

From Salon

The recipe suggests brick cheese, with ubiquitous Monterey Jack as the alternative.

From Seattle Times

Each pizza needs just 2 ounces, such a minor amount that using Monterey Jack made sense.

From Seattle Times

Put the charred jalapeños, cream cheese, pepper Jack cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and xanthan gum in a medium saucepan.

From Salon

Toss together the Monterey Jack and pepper Jack in a medium bowl.

From Salon