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Fat Monterey Jack

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Fat Monterey Jack

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A (Animal product)
  • Primary Cuisine American|Mexican-American
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cow's milk

¿Qué es Fat Monterey Jack?

A semi-hard, smooth-textured American cheese, known for its mild, buttery flavor and excellent melting properties.

¿A qué sabe Fat Monterey Jack?

Fat Monterey Jack tiene un sabor mild, creamy, buttery, slightly tangy con aromas mildly dairy, nutty (subtle).

Taste
Mild, Creamy, Buttery, Slightly Tangy
Texture
Semi-hard, Smooth, Elastic, Good melting
Aroma
Mildly Dairy, Nutty (subtle)
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 1 oz (28g)
Calories373 kcal
Total Fat30 g
Saturated Fat19 g
Trans Fat1 g
Cholesterol89 mg
Protein24 g
Total Carbohydrate2.5 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium732 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Potassium70 mg

El Secreto del Chef

To achieve perfectly melted Monterey Jack without greasiness, shred it finely and add it to dishes towards the end of cooking over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until just melted and smooth.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Fat Monterey Jack

El mejor sustituto para Fat Monterey Jack es Mild Cheddar, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Similar mild flavor, excellent melting properties, widely available, good for texture and color.

Sustitutos para Fat Monterey Jack con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Mild Cheddar Mejor 1:1 Similar mild flavor, excellent melting properties, widely available, good for texture and color.
Muenster 1:1 Also a mild, semi-soft cheese with good melting characteristics, though sometimes slightly tangier.
Mozzarella (low moisture, part-skim) 1:1 Excellent melter, but has a stringier texture and very mild, almost neutral flavor compared to Monterey Jack.
White American Cheese 1:1 Processed cheese, incredibly meltable and creamy, but has a distinct American cheese" flavor."

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Fat Monterey Jack

  1. Look for smooth, creamy texture.
  2. Avoid cheese with cracks or discolored spots.
  3. Shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Fat Monterey Jack?

  • Tacos
  • Quesadillas
  • Burgers
  • Sandwiches
  • Nachos
  • Chicken
  • Apples
  • Pears
  • Chardonnay.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Fat Monterey Jack?

Mild|Creamy|Buttery|Slightly Tangy Mildly Dairy|Nutty (subtle)

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Fat Monterey Jack?

El mejor sustituto es Mild Cheddar (1:1). Similar mild flavor, excellent melting properties, widely available, good for texture and color.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Fat Monterey Jack?

Look for smooth, creamy texture. Avoid cheese with cracks or discolored spots. Shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents.

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