monterey jack substitutes

12 substitutes · avg score 9.4 · Monterey Jack — a semi-hard American cow's milk cheese that is mild, buttery, and melts exceptionally well. Core cheese for quesadillas, grilled cheese, burgers, nachos, and cheese sauces.

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01

American Cheddar

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Smooth and melty; pre-sliced works for burgers, milder and saltier than monterey jack

02

Brick

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Mild semi-soft; melts well on sandwiches and in casseroles, slightly earthier flavor

03

Cheddar Or Colby

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Sharp and melty; mix with jack for balanced flavor in quesadillas and nachos

04

Edam

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Semi-firm and buttery; shred for melting on sandwiches, milder and nuttier

05

Mexican

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Great melt for Mexican dishes

06

Mexican Blend

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

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