Monterey Jack

noun

: a semisoft whole-milk cheese with high moisture content

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Combine high-protein cheese like sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese (1 ounce of each cheese provides 7 g of protein).4041 Add a scrambled egg and lean bacon to increase protein. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024 It’s made with fontina and Monterey Jack cheeses, both of which are super melty and add a distinct flavor from that of the usual Cheddar. Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024 Soft cheeses: blue/bleu, Roquefort, Brie, Camembert, cottage, cream, Edam, Monterey Jack, ricotta, mozzarella, Muenster, Neufchatel, queso blanco, queso fresco. Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 10 July 2024 Two parts extra-sharp cheddar, one part Monterey Jack, one part Parmesan. Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 1 Nov. 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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