Monterey Jack

noun

: a semisoft whole-milk cheese with high moisture content

Examples of Monterey Jack in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Recipe 05 Scalloped Corn Casserole Monterey Jack and cream cheese make this corn casserole extra rich, and a little bit of thyme adds a welcome bright note. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 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, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2024 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 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 Add cheese and whipping cream: Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2023 Ecuadorian-Style Potato Soup Milk and Monterey Jack cheese add richness and protein to this luscious, golden potato soup that’s Ellie Krieger’s take on Ecuadorian locro de papa. Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2023 Pour remaining Cheese Sauce evenly over tortillas; sprinkle evenly with Monterey Jack cheese. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 11 Nov. 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

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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 29 Mar. 2024.

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