OriginUnited States (Wisconsin)
TextureSemi-hard, creamy
Best UseMelting in cooked dishes
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Types of Pepper Jack Cheese
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Common carton size
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Wrap tightly in plastic or store in an airtight container to prevent drying out. Can separate slightly when thawed, so best used in cooked dishes after freezing.
Cooking Tips
Slice or grate just before use to minimize surface drying.
Great for melting on burgers, in quesadillas, or atop chili.
Add near the end of cooking for best melt and flavor.
Pairs well with southwestern and Mexican-inspired dishes.
Common Mistakes
Storing unwrapped or in poor containers, which causes it to dry out and harden.
Overheating—high heat can make it stringy or separate.
Also called
Aliases
- Pepper Jack Cheesesplural
/pepper-jack-cheeses