Ingredient

Monterey Jack

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Source
Animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Monterey Jack is often used as a table cheese for snacking or in sandwiches …

What it is

Monterey Jack is a semi-hard American cheese made from cow's milk. It is a pale yellow to white cheese, known for its mild flavor and smooth, creamy texture. It is produced by draining the whey and then pressing the curds into blocks.

Why it's used

Monterey Jack is often used as a table cheese for snacking or in sandwiches due to its meltability. It is also a popular ingredient in Mexican-inspired dishes, pasta, pizza, and frozen appetizers, where its mild flavor complements other ingredients.

Health notes

Monterey Jack is a dairy product and a source of protein, calcium, and vitamin B12. The FDA considers it Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) for its intended use in food. Like all dairy products, it contains saturated fat and cholesterol. JECFA has evaluated cheese and its components, and EFSA has also evaluated cheese. No specific health concerns are associated with typical consumption of Monterey Jack.

Allergen info

Monterey Jack is derived from milk, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Monterey Jack

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Four Macaroni And Cheese, Four Cheese DELUXE Four Macaroni And Cheese, Four Cheese Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 35% DV per serving 286kcal 9.8Protein 8.9Fat 41.1Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Four Cheese Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Four Cheese Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 327kcal 11.2Protein 10.2Fat 48.0Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Three Cheese, Colby Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 357kcal 21.4Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs Kraft Heinz Foods Company Philadelphia Three Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 393kcal 21.4Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs Topco Associates, Inc. Taco Style Cheese Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 393kcal 21.4Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs Cape Cod Potato Chips Inc. Cape Cod, Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Aged White Cheddar & Sour Cream, Aged White Cheddar & Sour Cream Chips, Pretzels & Snacks 500kcal 3.6Protein 28.6Fat 60.7Carbs McIlhenny Company Macaroni & Cheese Dinner Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 333kcal 11.1Protein 10.1Fat 49.5Carbs Darigold, Inc. Darigold, Shredded Cheese, Mexican Blend, Mexican Blend Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 393kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Fiesta Blend Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla & Asadero Finely Shredded Cheese, Fiesta Blend Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 393kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs S&F Foods, Inc. Stuffed Sandwiches Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 213kcal 7.9Protein 6.3Fat 36.2Carbs Giant Eagle, Inc. Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Four Cheese Pasta Dinners High in sodium — 33% DV per serving 333kcal 11.1Protein 10.1Fat 49.5Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 4 Cheese Mexican Style Blend Shredded Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla And Asadero Cheese, 4 Cheese Mexican Style Blend Cheese High in saturated fat — 25% DV per serving 393kcal 25Protein 32.1Fat 3.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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