Hot Pepper Jack Cheese

Keep tightly wrapped in the refrigerator. Freezing can alter the texture, making it crumbly upon thawing.

Shredding cold cheese is easier than room temperature cheese.

For a milder heat, scrape out the seeds and membranes from any visible pepper pieces before shredding.

Pepper Jack is excellent in grilled cheese sandwiches, on burgers, or melted into dips.

Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes (tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas)

Burgers and sandwiches

Nachos and dips

Spicy chicken or pork dishes

Cornbread and muffins

Overheating the cheese can cause it to become oily and separate.

Assuming all Pepper Jack cheeses have the same level of heat; brands vary significantly.