37Necklaces Monterey Jack Garlic Pesto

This Monterey Jack is enhanced with Garlic and Pesto. It is known for its delicate, buttery, savory flavor and creamy, open texture. Slice for sandwiches or eat with a tasty cracker, this cheese's savory flavor and the herbaceous taste of pesto is an excellent compliment to the creamy flavor and texture of the Monterey Jack. It's a delicious addition to any grilled sandwich or on top of a gourmet cheeseburger.

David Jacks, a Scottish immigrant and dairy-owner in Monterey, California popularized and commercialized Monterey Jack in the 1890s. What was originally known as Jacks Cheese was soon called Monterey Jack by Californians who wanted to get their hands on some of this newly popular cheese. Wisconsin leads all other states in the production of Monterey Jack.