Jalapeno casserole layered with green chilies, Monterey Jack cheese, and sliced tomatoes in an egg custard. A Tex-Mex baked dish topped with sour cream and avocado.
Pork and chile burritos simmer cubed pork with tomatillos, jalapeno, cilantro, and warm spices into a tangy, fork-tender filling rolled into flour tortillas, broiled with melty cheese.
Taco pie quiche layers seasoned ground beef, green chiles, and Monterey Jack under a creamy half-and-half custard in a flaky crust. A Tex-Mex spin on quiche that doubles as brunch or dinner.
A quick salsa tops this omelette stuffed with avocado and bacon and cheese.
Texas-style chicken chili casserole topped with cornmeal biscuit dumplings and melted Monterey Jack. A one-dish dinner with ground chicken, corn, bell peppers, and crushed tomatoes.
Crispy phyllo strudels filled with hearty chili and topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. These individual savory parcels make impressive dinner party entrees.
Taco pockets: ground turkey patties seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and cayenne, wrapped in flour tortillas with lettuce, tomato, and Monterey Jack, then cut corner-to-corner into triangle pockets that do not fall apart.
Grilled Chicken, New Potato & Roasted Garlic Quesadilla recipe
Open-face turkey melt on toasted English muffins with broiled Monterey Jack and a fresh Italian-dressed chopped salad piled on top. A bright, crunchy spin on a leftover-turkey sandwich.
Broiled potato skins loaded with pepper jack cheese and crispy bacon, cut into bite-size pieces for game-day appetizers. A quick broil melts the cheese in two minutes.
Squash lasagna replaces noodles with sauteed yellow crookneck squash and zucchini layered with Italian sausage, spaghetti sauce, Monterey Jack, and cottage cheese. A low-carb, noodle-free casserole.
Tamale pie in a bacon dripping cornmeal crust filled with seasoned ground beef, corn, green chiles, and tomato sauce, topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, and olives. A Tex-Mex pie feast.
Vegetarian bean and corn casserole topped with sliced zucchini and a cornmeal custard, loaded with Monterey Jack cheese and green chilies. One-dish Southwestern comfort.
Discover easy cheesy black bean and corn quesadillas ready in 30 minutes – perfect for quick vegetarian dinners, beginner-friendly Mexican-inspired meals, or healthy weeknight recipes with canned beans and melty cheese.
Make-ahead overnight ham and cheese brunch casserole layered with cubed ham, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and a custard of eggs and milk. Assemble the night before, bake in the morning.
Huevos en rabo de mestiza are Mexican eggs poached in a chunky tomato-green chile sauce, topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese. A vegetarian one-skillet meal.