(also Monterey cheese) (North AmericanJack cheese)
Pronunciation /mɒntəreɪˈdʒak/
noun
mass noun
A kind of cheese resembling Cheddar.
‘Spanish rice, beans, Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, sour cream and salsa are wrapped in a twelve inch flour tortilla to make a hefty meal.’
‘Add corn and Monterey Jack cheese, blending well.’
‘It plays a smothering defense with a tortilla wrap that is covered with melted Monterey Jack cheese.’
‘Or make them Mexican by mashing them, adding Monterey Jack cheese and diced jalapeño, and serving in flour tortillas.’
‘The new Grilled Vegetable flavor offers a blend of vegetables and mozzarella cheese; the Salsa features tomatoes, green peppers and Monterey Jack cheese; and the Roasted Onion flavor is purely vegan.’
‘I vary the meal by using different types of tortillas, such as sun-dried tomato, or adding fat-free pepper Jack cheese.’
‘The chef mixes shrimp and crab with Jack cheese, white wine and a touch of cilantro, then finishes the dish with a mayonnaise.’
‘She sighed to herself and undid the green wrapping that encased her bagel, turkey, and Monterey Jack cheese sandwich.’
‘But I did have a sample of a farmhouse Monterey Jack cheese flavored with the California pollen and found it surprisingly good, so I'm keeping an open mind.’
‘I liked the Texas burger, made with Monterey Jack cheese and BBQ sauce.’
Origin
From the name of Monterey County, California, where it was first made; the origin of Jack is unknown.
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