Monterey Jack
Monterey Jack
- Flavor and role
- A mild, buttery semi-hard cheese from California that melts very well. Common in Mexican-style dishes.
- Typical dishes and uses
- White chicken chili, quesadillas, nachos, chile con queso
- Substitutes
- Replace 1:1 with cheddar (slightly stronger) or pizza mozzarella.
- Storage
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 3-4 weeks; grated cheese freezes for 3 months.
- Main countries
- United States
- Used in this book
- White Chicken ChiliCarne Asada BurritoCampfire Skillet NachosBandeja Paisa Burrito with Hogao Salsa (Colombian × Mexican)Bibimbap Burritos with Gochujang-Lime MayoBirria Grilled Cheese with Consomé DipBulgogi Cheesesteak with Gochujang MayoChile Colorado Beef BurritoChorizo and Crispy Potato Breakfast Burrito with Charred JalapeñoCarne Asada Nachos with Fire-Charred SalsaChicken Biryani BurritoElote Cheese QuesadillaCrispy Tortilla Empanada Pockets with ChimichurriThree-Chile Enchiladas GratinadasChorizo-Jalapeño Khachapuri (Georgian x Mexican)Lomo Saltado Burrito with Ají Amarillo CremaChorizo and Jalapeño Queso MacPhilly Cheesesteak Quesadillas with Chipotle CremaPozole Quesatacos with Red Consommé DipRogan Josh Birria-Style TacosScallion Pancake QuesadillaCrispy Smash TacosCharred Poblano White Chicken Chili with Seared ThighsWhite Chicken Chili Baked Taquitos with Lime Crema
Updated 2026-10-10