Monterey Jack

noun

: a semisoft whole-milk cheese with high moisture content

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Two parts extra-sharp cheddar, one part Monterey Jack, one part Parmesan. Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 2024 Panera’s version has homestyle cuts of potatoes with bacon, chives, and seasoning simmered in a creamy Monterey Jack cheese sauce and topped with asiago cheese. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2024 They’re stuffed with plump shrimp, melted Monterey Jack cheese and potato, nestled into a thick, soft corn tortilla. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2024 According to the company, the recalled product includes a 32-ounce twin-pack package of Tillamook Colby Jack and Tillamook Monterey Jack cheese slices with the item number 651195. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for Monterey Jack 

Word History

Etymology

David Jack or Jacks †1907 California landowner

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Monterey Jack was in 1940

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“Monterey Jack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Monterey%20Jack. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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