Guide Note

Monterey Jack cheese is an American semi-hard cheese. It is mild in flavor and used in sandwiches, salads, and Mexican dishes such as quesadillas or nachos.

Fast Facts

Origin: Monterey, California
Made from cow's milk
Aged from one month to 6 months
Other versions: Colby Jack, Pepper Jack, Dry Jack
Low content of the compound tyramine which causes headaches

History

Monterey jack was made in the 1800s by Franciscan monks, but was eventually marketed by a businessman and dairy owner named David Jack. The cheese then became known as "Jack's Cheese" or "Monterey Jack".

Types of Jack Cheese

Categories

Food | Dairy | Cheese

View Note History

Monterey Jack Cheese

The Mahalo Top 7

Real California Cheese: The Legend of Monterey Jack
Wikipedia: Monterey Jack Cheese
Epicurious.com: Monterey Jack Cheese Recipes
Food and Wine: Avocado and Jack Cheese Sandwiches
MarthaStewart.com: Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Green Sauce
Blog Post: Dry Jack (April 25, 2007)
PCC Natural Markets: Health Notes for Monterey Jack

Monterey Jack Cheese Recipes

Recipezaar: Monterey Jack Cheese Recipes
Epicurious.com: Monterey Jack Cheese Recipes
Food Network: Monterey Jack Cheese Recipes
All Recipes: Basil, Roasted Peppers and Monterey Jack Cornbread
Simply Recipes: Apple Chicken Quesadilla Recipe

Buying Monterey Jack Cheese Online

Amazon.com: Monterey Jack Cheese
Emergency Essentials: Freeze Dried Monterey Jack Cheese
Vella Cheese: Dry Monterey Jack Cheeses

Monterey Jack Cheese History and Trivia

Monterey County Historical Society: The "True" Story of Monterey Jack Cheese
Wikipedia: David Jack (Monterey Jack Cheese)
Dairy Biz: Monterey Jack: California's Native Cheese

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