American white cheese
American white cheese, also known as Monterey Jack, is a soft and creamy cheese widely used in Mexican cuisine. Its light flavour makes it ideal for quesadillas, salsas, and gratins. Its versatility makes it a popular ingredient in various recipes.
Estimated retail price
~£6.49 / 200g
Typical price at UK Mexican grocers
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
American white cheese, part of the dairy section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 2 recipes in our collection, including Queso Blanco Dip and Chile con Queso Dip. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes with American white cheese
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Keep cheese refrigerated and well wrapped, ideally in waxed paper or a container that lets it breathe. Fresh cheeses (panela, queso fresco) last only a few days once opened, while aged ones such as cotija or añejo keep considerably longer.
Substitutes
Common stand-ins outside Mexico: Oaxaca cheese is closest to fresh mozzarella, cotija to aged feta or Parmesan, and queso fresco to a mild white cheese. Not identical, but they work in most recipes.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use American white cheese?
American white cheese is used in 2 recipes in our collection, such as Queso Blanco Dip and Chile con Queso Dip. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy American white cheese in the UK?
You can buy American white cheese online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.
How should American white cheese be stored?
Keep cheese refrigerated and well wrapped, ideally in waxed paper or a container that lets it breathe. Fresh cheeses (panela, queso fresco) last only a few days once opened, while aged ones such as cotija or añejo keep considerably longer.
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