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Vegetables ingredient guide
Pepper Jack Cheese Recipes
Pepper Jack cheese is a creamy, semi-soft cheese flavored with spicy peppers, giving recipes a mild heat and smooth melt. It is especially useful in quick dinners, party appetizers, sandwiches, casseroles, and Tex-Mex inspired dishes.
Use Pepper Jack when you want cheese that adds both richness and a little kick. It melts beautifully into quesadillas, burgers, omelets, mac and cheese, grilled cheese, stuffed peppers, and creamy dips.
Because it has built-in seasoning from peppers, Pepper Jack can help simplify recipes. Pair it with fresh vegetables, beans, eggs, chicken, potatoes, or tortillas for easy meals with bold flavor.
Nutrition reference
Nutrition per 100g
Reference values for comparison and meal planning. Check product labels for strict diets or allergies.
Calories392 kcal
Protein22.6g
Fat32.6g
Carbs1.9g
Sugar3g
Fiber2.4g
Sodium662mg
Gluten-freeyes
Lactose-freeyes
Dairy-freeyes
Cooking guide
How to use Pepper Jack Cheese in recipes
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Popular recipes
Most Popular Recipes with Pepper Jack Cheese
Top published DandyRecipes posts that use this ingredient or one of its internal variants.
10 min
Oven-Baked Southwest Chicken Quesadillas with Pineapple Salsa
Crisp flour tortillas filled with seasoned chicken, green bell pepper, onion, Monterey Jack and pepper jack, served with...
30 min
Roasted Poblano Cavatappi Mac and Cheese with Spiced Panko
Creamy cavatappi mac and cheese gets a Southwestern-style upgrade with roasted poblano, mashed roasted garlic, diced tomato, pepper...
20 min
Crispy Steak and Green Pepper Quesadillas with Smoky Red Pepper Crema
These steak and green pepper quesadillas are loaded with two types of cheese, zesty spiced beef and sautéed...
5 min
Spicy Tex-Mex Chicken Rice Bowls with Pepper Jack and Lime
Fluffy rice, saucy spiced chicken, melted pepper jack cheese and a tangy lime-sour cream drizzle come together in...
35 min
Philly-Style Beef Melts with Crispy Potato Wedges and Creamy Mustard Dipping Sauce
Savory beef, caramelized onions, roasted bell peppers and melted pepper jack and cheddar cheese stuffed into toasted baguettes,...
30 min
Cheesy Chicken Sausage and Rice Skillet with Salsa Fresca and Lime Crema
A hearty one-pan meal loaded with tender rice, spicy chicken sausage, sautéed peppers and onions, melted pepper jack...
35 min
Southwest Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Avocado Crema and Pico de Gallo
These stuffed zucchini boats are loaded with Southwest-spiced rice, melted pepper jack cheese, fresh pico de gallo and...
15 min
Quick and Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas with Smoky Red Pepper Crema
Ready in just 15 minutes, these double cheese chicken quesadillas are packed with flavor from pepper jack and...
35 min
Baked Black Bean Enchiladas with Lime Crema and Pickled Jalapeño
These cheesy black bean enchiladas are packed with southwest-spiced veggies, smothered in a tangy tomato sauce and topped...
30 min
Smoky Ground Beef Tacos with Bell Pepper, Lime Crema, and Pepper Jack
These smoky ground beef tacos are loaded with sautéed bell pepper, tangy lime crema and melted Pepper Jack...
40 min
BBQ Bacon Burgers with Cheesy Loaded Potato Rounds
Juicy beef patties topped with smoky gouda, tangy pickles and sweet BBQ caramelized onions, served with crispy loaded...
10 min
Crispy Onion Ring Burger with Bacon and Lemony Greens
A juicy beef patty topped with pepper jack cheese, crispy homemade onion rings, bacon, pickles and a tangy...
35 min
Roasted Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Quinoa, Corn, and Pepper Jack
These stuffed poblano peppers are packed with a hearty quinoa and corn filling, topped with melted Pepper Jack...
35 min
Loaded Philly Beef Melts with Crispy Potato Wedges and Creamy Mustard Dip
Savory ground beef simmered in a rich stock, topped with melted pepper jack and cheddar, stuffed into toasted...
35 min
Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Quinoa, Corn, and Lime Crema
These roasted poblano peppers are stuffed with a savory quinoa and corn mixture, topped with melted Pepper Jack...
35 min
Southwest Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Avocado Crema and Pico de Gallo
Flavorful zucchini boats filled with Southwest-spiced rice, topped with melted pepper jack cheese, fresh pico de gallo and...
40 min
Loaded Bacon Guacamole Stuffed Burgers with Cheesy Potato Wedges
Juicy beef patties stuffed with pepper jack, topped with crispy bacon and chunky guacamole, served with cheesy potato...
10 min
One-Pan Cheesy Chicken Sausage and Rice Skillet with Southwest Flavors
This hearty one-pan meal combines tender rice, spicy chicken sausage and sautéed peppers and onions, all topped with...
5 min
Southwest Chicken Quesadillas with Pepper Jack and Red Pepper Crema
Crisp skillet-toasted flour tortillas filled with seasoned cooked chicken, scallions, pepper Jack and Monterey Jack, then served with...
35 min
Roasted Sweet Potato Fajitas with Pepper Jack and Lime Crema
These vegetarian fajitas feature roasted sweet potato wedges, sautéed peppers and onions, tangy lime crema and spicy pickled...
10 min
Zesty Pork Enchilada Rice Bowls with Lime Crema
Fluffy lime rice topped with seasoned ground pork, fresh salsa, melted pepper jack and a tangy Southwest crema.
10 min
Sticky BBQ Ribs with Cheesy Buffalo Mac and Buttermilk Ranch Slaw
A full-on feast of sticky BBQ baby back ribs, creamy Buffalo mac and cheese and cool buttermilk ranch...
35 min
Smoky Ground Beef Tacos with Bell Pepper, Lime Crema, and Pepper Jack
These smoky ground beef tacos are loaded with sautéed bell peppers, creamy lime crema and melted pepper jack...
5 min
Smoky Mexican Street Corn Pasta with Creamy Pepper Jack Sauce
Turn classic elote into a hearty dinner with this creamy, smoky pasta featuring sweet corn, bell pepper, jalapeño...
30 min
One-Pan Cheesy Chicken Sausage and Rice with Salsa Fresca and Lime Crema
A hearty one-pan meal featuring tender rice, spicy chicken sausage, sautéed peppers and onions, topped with melted Pepper...
40 min
BBQ Bacon Cheeseburgers with Loaded Potato Rounds
Juicy beef patties topped with smoky gouda, tangy pickles and sweet BBQ caramelized onions, served alongside crispy loaded...
30 min
Crispy Black Bean and Poblano Flautas with Homemade Pico de Gallo and Guacamole
These crispy flautas are filled with seasoned black beans, roasted poblano peppers and melty pepper jack cheese, then...
30 min
Poblano and Pepper Jack Quesadillas with Guacamole and Spiced Crema
These loaded quesadillas feature roasted poblano, onion and tomato with two cheeses, topped with guacamole, fresh salsa and...
10 min
Broiled Chipotle BBQ Quesadillas with Pico de Gallo and Ranch Crema
Crispy broiled quesadillas loaded with smoky chipotle BBQ peppers and onions, melted pepper jack and cheddar, topped with...
35 min
Cheese-Stuffed Smothered Burgers with Spicy Ketchup and BBQ Sweet Potato Fries
Juicy beef patties stuffed with pepper jack cheese, smothered with sautéed peppers and onions and topped with a...
30 min
Smoky Ground Beef Tacos with Bell Pepper and Lime Crema
These smoky ground beef tacos are loaded with bell pepper, pepper jack cheese and a tangy lime crema...
5 min
Charred Corn and Poblano Quesadillas with Smoky Red Pepper Crema
These cheesy quesadillas are packed with charred corn and poblano, two types of cheese and a smoky red...
40 min
BBQ Bacon Cheeseburgers with Loaded Potato Rounds
Juicy beef patties topped with smoky gouda, tangy pickles and sweet BBQ caramelized onions, served alongside crispy loaded...
35 min
Ultimate Smothered Pepper Jack Burgers with Spicy Ketchup and BBQ Sweet Potato Fries
Juicy beef patties stuffed with pepper jack cheese, smothered with sautéed peppers and onions and topped with a...
10 min
Spicy Chipotle Bacon Burgers with Crispy Potatoes and Pepita Salad
These spicy chipotle bacon burgers are loaded with flavor: smoky chipotle brown sugar bacon, jalapeño pepper jack cheese...
10 min
10-Minute Salsa Verde Black Bean Bowl with Guacamole and Sour Cream
A quick and easy black bean bowl loaded with rice, salsa verde, fresh tomato, melted cheese, guacamole and...
Ingredient FAQ
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What can I cook with Pepper Jack Cheese?
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