monterey jack substitute
in salad.

Shredded Monterey Jack in salad adds a mild, creamy element. The sub should hold up to dressing without melting.

top substitutes

01

American Cheddar

10.0best for salad
1 cup : 1 cup

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

02

Brick

10.0best for salad
1 cup : 1 cup

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

03

Cheddar Or Colby

10.0best for salad
1 cup : 1 cup

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

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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

Main component of the blend

07

Monterey

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Identical cheese; different label only, fully interchangeable in all recipes

08

Oaxaca

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Good melt, less stringy

09

Queso Fresco

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Melts more; best when dish is served warm

10

Muenster

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Similar mild flavor and melt

11

Colby

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Mild and creamy, melts well

12

Mozzarella

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Stretchy melt, milder flavor

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