pepper jack cheese
noun
variants
or pepper jack
or less commonly pepperjack cheese
or pepperjack
plural pepper jack cheeses or pepper jacks also pepperjack cheeses or pepperjacks
: a semisoft cheese with high moisture content to which chopped hot peppers (such as jalapeños) have been added
Joining a sizeable piece of grilled chicken (sandwiches only come in one size) were pepper jack cheese, spicy chipotle mayo, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato and red onion.—
Robin Hall Domeier
Robin Hall DomeierSometimes we leave our fancy food magazine bona fides at the door—like when we use spicy pepper jack to give life to boring cold cuts.—BonAppetit.com
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The loaf also features Frank’s buffalo seasoning, ranch powder, jalapeño slices, plus more pepper jack cheese, bacon bits, and scallions.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
Its cheeseburger is classic and straightforward: a 100% beef patty topped with your choice of pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion and either American or pepper jack cheese.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 12 Mar. 2026
Egg on a Roll The Brisket Firecracker is a breakfast sandwich with an egg soufflé, pepper jack cheese, smoked brisket and an elote sauce with Cry Baby Craig’s hot sauce.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Jan. 2026
The ham torta is a go-to: ham, queso fresco, pepper jack cheese, tomato, red onion, pickled jalapeños, avocado and lettuce, all on a fresh telera sandwich roll.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Jan. 2026
The double stack turkey smashburger with roasted poblano, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, onions and tomato jam will be served for $29.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Dec. 2025
The cooked spinach, shallots, and garlic are added to a casserole dish alongside milk, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper jack cheese, which adds a nice kick.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
Customers can add jalapeno peppers, pepper jack cheese and other spices to give their meat extra flavor, Flowers said.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Nov. 2025
The spicy smashburger pick features pepper jack cheese, pineapple relish, shredded lettuce, pickled jalapenos, and pineapple habanero aioli.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
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Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
Its cheeseburger is classic and straightforward: a 100% beef patty topped with your choice of pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion and either American or pepper jack cheese.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 12 Mar. 2026
Egg on a Roll The Brisket Firecracker is a breakfast sandwich with an egg soufflé, pepper jack cheese, smoked brisket and an elote sauce with Cry Baby Craig’s hot sauce.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 28 Jan. 2026
The ham torta is a go-to: ham, queso fresco, pepper jack cheese, tomato, red onion, pickled jalapeños, avocado and lettuce, all on a fresh telera sandwich roll.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Jan. 2026
The double stack turkey smashburger with roasted poblano, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, onions and tomato jam will be served for $29.
—Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Dec. 2025
The cooked spinach, shallots, and garlic are added to a casserole dish alongside milk, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper jack cheese, which adds a nice kick.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025
Customers can add jalapeno peppers, pepper jack cheese and other spices to give their meat extra flavor, Flowers said.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Nov. 2025
The spicy smashburger pick features pepper jack cheese, pineapple relish, shredded lettuce, pickled jalapenos, and pineapple habanero aioli.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
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