Pepperjack cheese
A half-pound block of Tillamook pepper jack cheese.
Pepper jack cheese is a type of Monterey Jack cheese that is made with spicy hot peppers for flavor. Pepper jack is a spicy, buttery cheese that is soft and has a tart flavor.
History
Although the origins of Pepper jack cheese is undocumented, it is rumored to have been created in California in late 19th century by Mexican-American cheesemakers who created Monterey Jack cheese with Jalapeño peppers for additional flavor.[1]
Pepperjack Cheese Media
A wedge of dry aged Monterey Jack, known as Dry Jack
- ↑ What Is Pepper Jack Cheese? Is Pepper Jack Spicy? (in en). www.cheese.com. Retrieved 2026-02-19.