Wine Pairings
Varieties
Dry Jack is aged at least six months and often longer. A Mexican version of this cheese is harder and has more bite. A number of outstanding varieties of Dry Jack are now made in California by artisan producers.
Preparation, uses, and tips
This rich table cheese is used for salads and grating, and considered a fine complement to Mexican and Southwestern cuisine; it also makes a fine snack cheese. Dry Jack cheese can be grated in feather-light wafers and served on pasta; for an hors d’oeuvre, toss finely grated Jack with warm toasted almonds.
Nutritional Highlights
Dry Monterey Jack cheese, 1 oz. (28g)
Calories: 106
Protein: 6.9g
Carbohydrate: 0.2g
Total Fat: 8.6g
Fiber: 0.0g
*Excellent source of: Calcium (212mg)
*Foods that are an “excellent source” of a particular nutrient provide 20% or more of the Recommended Daily Value. Foods that are a “good source” of a particular nutrient provide between 10 and 20% of the Recommended Daily Value.
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2006-09-07
