Definitions for "Monterey Jack cheese"
Keywords:  skim, jalape, colby, cheddar, bland
Named for its birthplace, Monterey, California, this is a very versatile cheese that can be made from whole, partly skimmed or skimmed cow's milk. It has an ivory color, semi-soft consistency, melts easily and is bland in flavor. Many flavored-Jack cheeses are available like Jalapeño, peppercorn and various herb flavors.
This semi-soft buttery ivory cheese is made from whole, partly skim, and skim milk. It hails from Monterey, California and is also called "California Jack" or "Jack." Somes contain jalapeños and other flavorings.
Originated in Monterey, California, thus the name. It is also called California Jack or simply Jack cheese. It is a member of the Cheddar family and is a mild, white cheese aged only three to six weeks. The texture of Monterey Jack cheese depends on the type of milk used. If whole milk is used, the cheese will be semi-soft; if skim milk is used, it will be harder and can be used for grating. It has a mild, somewhat bland flavor. It has good melting properties, making it excellent for sandwiches as well as for cooked dishes. Some versions contain flavorings such as jalapeño pepper, black pepper, garlic, vegetable and dill.