How to Use Monterey Jack in a Sentence

Monterey Jack

noun
  • Stir in chicken, crema, tortillas, and 1/2 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 May 2024
  • Chorizo sausage and poblano peppers give the dish some heat, while Monterey Jack cheese helps round out the flavors.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Season to taste and top with 1⁄4 cup shredded Monterey Jack.
    Jennifer Nickle, Men's Health, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Add cheese and whipping cream: Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2023
  • Combine corn, poblanos, Fresnos, black beans, Monterey Jack, and cheddar in a bowl.
    America's Test Kitchen, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2023
  • Here, peppercorns team with lemon, garlic, fennel, and olive oil, to turn mild Monterey Jack cheese into the life of the party.
    Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
  • This easy slow cooker summer meal features sweet and creamy corn topped with melty Monterey Jack cheese and crispy bacon.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2023
  • Whisk the egg mixture: Whisk together eggs, Monterey Jack cheese, milk, and seasonings in a large bowl.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2023
  • One is Monterey Jack; the other, nearly five times larger, is Colby.
    Brittany Trang, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 June 2021
  • Shredded Cheddar cheese, or a combo of cheddar and Monterey Jack is a fine option!
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 15 Aug. 2023
  • The pasta is mixed with a creamy blend of two cheeses—cheddar and Monterey Jack—that is sprinkled with more shredded cheese and herbed panko crumbs, then baked in the miniature cast iron dish that it's served on.
    Emma Balter, Chron, 23 Nov. 2022
  • These baos incorporate barbeque pork and Monterey Jack cheese, made in a soft almond milk bun for a savory yet sweet bite.
    Jacorey Moon, Good Housekeeping, 20 Jan. 2023
  • The new item is baked in-house every morning, made with whole eggs, Mexican-style chorizo sausage, and blended with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
    Ebony Williams, ajc, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack or both (optional) Start the filling by browning and breaking down the ground beef.
    Claudia Alarcón, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Shred the meat, add to your tortilla with a melty cheese (something like Oaxaca, mozzarella or even Monterey Jack), fry them shut, then dip your tacos in the braise for a messy, tasty dinner.
    Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Or go for indulgence and make poutine-style potato fritters by topping them with warm gravy and small cubes of white cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.
    Casey Barber, CNN, 25 Nov. 2022
  • The wrap is made using melted Monterey Jack cheese that’s been cooked directly on the flat-top until the surface crisps up but stays pliable enough to cradle a filling.
    Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Sprinkle top with remaining 1/2 cup each of Monterey Jack cheese and Cheddar cheese, and bake until cheese is melted, about 3 more minutes.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2023
  • Pour remaining Cheese Sauce evenly over tortillas; sprinkle evenly with Monterey Jack cheese.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Instead of the creamy queso Paraguaya that’s traditional in the recipe, for instance, many chefs and cooks substitute similar cheeses like mozzarella, Muenster and Monterey Jack.
    Christina Morales, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2024
  • Instead of the creamy queso Paraguaya that’s traditional in the recipe, for instance, many chefs and cooks substitute similar cheeses like mozzarella, Muenster and Monterey Jack.
    Christina Morales, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The quesadilla, which can only be ordered online or on the app, combines the chain's fajita veggies with Monterey Jack cheese and a choice of steak, chicken, barbacoa, carnitas or sofritas.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023
  • While it’s often compared to low-moisture mozzarella or Monterey Jack, this fresh cow’s-milk cheese is more layered with a buttery flavor, lush milkiness, and delicate salinity.
    Asha Loupy, Bon Appétit, 4 Jan. 2023
  • Mexican 4-cheese blend: A mouthwatering combination of Monterey Jack, Cheddar, asadero, and queso quesadilla cheeses.
    Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2023

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