Dry Jack Cheese

Dry Jack Cheese is a dry, aged variation of Monterey Jack cheese. Dry jack is has a hard, pale yellow interior and sweet, nutty flavor. It is aged for a 6 months to a year. The older the cheese the more intense the flavor. This cheese pairs well with fruit and wine and is excellent shaved over pasta.

Substitute For Dry Jack Cheese

You don't have Dry Jack Cheese?  Here are several excellent substitutes:

• Parmigiano Regiano (or other Parmesan) is similar and of course easy to find at your local grocery store and perhaps already in your refrigerator.
• OR - Romano cheese which is a strong-flavored sheep's cheese.  It is stronger in flavor than dry jack.
• OR - Asiago cheese would be a good option too although perhaps harder to find.