Ingredient

Monterey Jack Cheese With Peppers

Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
This cheese is used to add a savory, spicy, and creamy element to various …

What is Monterey Jack Cheese With Peppers?

Monterey Jack cheese with peppers is a semi-hard, creamy American cheese made from cow's milk, with chili peppers (such as jalapeños) added during its production. The peppers give the cheese a distinct spicy flavor and speckled appearance.

Is Monterey Jack Cheese With Peppers vegan?

No. Monterey Jack Cheese With Peppers is animal-derived, so it is not vegan.

Is Monterey Jack Cheese With Peppers a major allergen?

This ingredient contains milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

What is Monterey Jack Cheese With Peppers used for?

This cheese is used to add a savory, spicy, and creamy element to various dishes.

Is Monterey Jack Cheese With Peppers safe?

As a dairy product, Monterey Jack cheese is regulated by the FDA as a food.

Why it's used

This cheese is used to add a savory, spicy, and creamy element to various dishes. It's popular in Mexican-inspired cuisine, sandwiches, casseroles, and as a topping for nachos or quesadillas due to its good melting properties.

Health notes

As a dairy product, Monterey Jack cheese is regulated by the FDA as a food. It contains saturated fat and sodium, which are components the Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggest limiting. The peppers contribute to its flavor but do not have specific health implications as part of the cheese.

Allergen info

This ingredient contains milk, which is one of the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.

Foods that contain Monterey Jack Cheese With Peppers

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3 Pepper Natural Cheese, 3 Pepper Milton G. Waldbaum Company 3 Pepper Natural Cheese, 3 Pepper Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 393kcal 21.4Protein 32.1Fat 7.1Carbs Medium 3 Pepper Blend A Blend Of Monterey Jack Cheese With Jalapeno & Habanero Peppers And Cheddar Cheese With Chipotle Peppers, Medium 3 Pepper Blend Milton G. Waldbaum Company Medium 3 Pepper Blend A Blend Of Monterey Jack Cheese With Jalapeno & Habanero Peppers And Cheddar Cheese With Chipotle Peppers, Medium 3 Pepper Blend Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 393kcal 21.4Protein 28.6Fat 3.6Carbs Charbroiled Three-Cheese Quesadilla Meal Served With Yellow Spanish Style Rice And Topped With A Creamy Queso Sauce, Three Cheese Ruiz Food Products Inc Charbroiled Three-Cheese Quesadilla Meal Served With Yellow Spanish Style Rice And Topped With A Creamy Queso Sauce, Three Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 36% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 55% DV per serving 205kcal 7.4Protein 10.2Fat 20.9Carbs Chicken Quesadilla Charbroiled Chicken Quesadilla Meal Served With Red Spanish Style Rice And Topped With A Creamy Queso Sauce, Chicken Quesadilla Ruiz Food Products Inc Chicken Quesadilla Charbroiled Chicken Quesadilla Meal Served With Red Spanish Style Rice And Topped With A Creamy Queso Sauce, Chicken Quesadilla Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 37% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 35% DV per serving 180kcal 7.4Protein 7.8Fat 21.2Carbs Medium, 3 Pepper A Blend Of Monterey Jack Cheese With Jalapeno & Habanero Peppers And Cheddar Cheese With Chipotle Peppers, Medium, 3 Pepper Milton G. Waldbaum Company Medium, 3 Pepper A Blend Of Monterey Jack Cheese With Jalapeno & Habanero Peppers And Cheddar Cheese With Chipotle Peppers, Medium, 3 Pepper Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 393kcal 21.4Protein 28.6Fat 7.1Carbs Shredded Steak, Cheese & Rice Burritos Ruiz Food Products Inc Shredded Steak, Cheese & Rice Burritos Frozen Dinners & Entrees 206kcal 8.8Protein 5.9Fat 30.1Carbs Conagra Brands AWARD CUISINE Pepperjack Macaroni And Cheese, 80 OZ Dough Based Products / Meals High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 65% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 20% DV per serving 163kcal 5.3Protein 9.7Fat 13.2Carbs Conagra Frozen Foods Banquet, Cheesy Rice & Beans With Chicken Frozen Prepared Sides High in sodium — 33% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 131kcal 5.6Protein 5.0Fat 14.1Carbs Country Fresh Inc. Apple Cheese Tray With Caramel Sauce Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 177kcal 3.5Protein 8.0Fat 24.8Carbs Crunch Pak Holding Company, LLC Apple & Cheese Tray With Sweet Caramel Dip Pre-Packaged Fruit & Vegetables High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 179kcal 3.6Protein 7.9Fat 22.9Carbs Ruiz Food Products Inc Quesadillas, Charbroiled Chicken & Monterey Jack Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 204kcal 11.5Protein 9.7Fat 19.5Carbs Ruiz Food Products Inc Quesadillas, Charbroiled Chicken & Monterey Jack Cheese Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 21% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 204kcal 11.5Protein 9.7Fat 19.5Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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