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Amount Monterey Jack Cheese Topping

N/A Allergens: Milk
Amount Monterey Jack Cheese Topping

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Cow's milk

What Is Amount Monterey Jack Cheese Topping?

A semi-hard American cheese with a mild, buttery, and slightly sweet flavor, known for its excellent melting properties.

What Does Amount Monterey Jack Cheese Topping Taste Like?

Amount Monterey Jack Cheese Topping has a mild, buttery, creamy, slightly sweet, nutty taste with mild, milky, slightly lactic aromas.

Taste
Mild, Buttery, Creamy, Slightly sweet, Nutty
Texture
Semi-firm, Smooth, Creamy, Excellent melt
Aroma
Mild, Milky, Slightly lactic
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 28g (1 oz)
Calories373 kcal
Total Fat30.5 g
Saturated Fat19.3 g
Trans Fat1 g
Cholesterol90 mg
Protein24.5 g
Total Carbohydrate1.5 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0.5 g
Calcium750 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Potassium80 mg

Chef’s Secret

To get a perfectly smooth cheese sauce, grate the cheese finely and add it gradually off the heat.

Amount Monterey Jack Cheese Topping Substitutes & Ratios

The best substitute for Amount Monterey Jack Cheese Topping is Colby Cheese, used at a 1:1 ratio. Similar mild flavor, semi-firm texture, and good melting properties.

Substitutes for Amount Monterey Jack Cheese Topping with ratios
Substitute Ratio Best for
Colby Cheese Best 1:1 Similar mild flavor, semi-firm texture, and good melting properties.
Mild Cheddar 1:1 Slightly sharper taste, but melts well and has a similar texture when young.
Mozzarella (low-moisture) 1:1 Excellent melter, but milder flavor and stringier texture.
Havarti 1:1 Creamier and slightly richer flavor, but also melts beautifully.

How to Choose & Store Amount Monterey Jack Cheese Topping

Choose blocks over pre-shredded for better flavor and melt, avoid cheese with mold unless intended.

What Pairs Well With Amount Monterey Jack Cheese Topping?

  • Burgers
  • sandwiches
  • nachos
  • quesadillas
  • eggs
  • apples
  • crackers
  • beer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Amount Monterey Jack Cheese Topping taste like?

Mild, Buttery, Creamy, Slightly sweet, Nutty Mild, Milky, Slightly lactic

What is a good substitute for Amount Monterey Jack Cheese Topping?

The best substitute is Colby Cheese (1:1). Similar mild flavor, semi-firm texture, and good melting properties.

How do you choose and store Amount Monterey Jack Cheese Topping?

Choose blocks over pre-shredded for better flavor and melt, avoid cheese with mold unless intended.

Recipes Using Amount Monterey Jack Cheese Topping

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