Monterey Jack, sometimes shortened to Jack, is an American white, semi-hard cheese made using cow’s milk. It is noted for its mild flavor and slight sweetness….

Culinary Uses of Monterey Jack and Mozzarella It can also take the place of mozzarella in pizza and pasta dishes, while mozzarella can be a suitable (albeit a little blander) substitute for Monterey Jack cheese in some recipes. Both are nice in salads and for snacking.

Monterey Jack

Monterey Jack, sometimes shortened to Jack, is an American white, semi-hard cheese made using cow’s milk. It is noted for its mild flavor and slight sweetness. Pepper Jack is a version flavored with chili peppers and herbs. Dry Jack is a harder cheese with a longer aging time.

The white cheddar cheeses will vary a bit on color – it depends on the time of year and how much fresh grass the cows are eating! There is no difference in taste when comparing white and yellow cheddar of the same age* – the only difference is the annatto food coloring.

First of all, “jack” cheeses are thought to be the first truly American cheeses. They are made of cows’ milk, slightly aged, and semi-hard or semi-soft, depending on how you look at it. They were marketed and popularized by a businessman named David Jacks, who sold it under the brand “Jack’s cheese.” That’s one story.

Monterey Jack is softer, creamier and whiter than Colby, and has a slightly nutty and tangy flavour. Colby cheese originated from the town of Colby, Wisconsin. It is an orange cheese with a more open texture than Cheddar and has a lightly sweet to sharp and tangy flavour depending on how long it is aged.