TILLAMOOK, Ore. – With a new milder flavor, perfectly creamy texture and updated packaging, Tillamook Monterey Jack has a new recipe and a refreshed look. Also new from the premium dairy products company are the renamed Classic Mac & Cheese (formerly Classic Cheddar) and 4 Cheese Mexican shred blends as well as Provolone, Muenster and Baby Swiss shingle slices.
Known for award-winning cheddar cheeses, Tillamook is using its flavor expertise to update Monterey Jack with a new taste and creamy texture preferred by consumers. A premium ingredient for dinner recipes and sandwiches, all natural Tillamook Monterey Jack is made with only the highest quality milk from cows not treated with artificial growth hormones.
“A staple for Mexican dishes, our new Monterey Jack has a smooth flavor that makes it an excellent complement to spicy dishes like enchiladas or fajitas,” said Jay Allison, Tillamook vice president of sales and marketing. “We’re seeing a trend in family cooking toward high quality ingredients and premium flavor when preparing meals at home, and our new cheeses deliver convenience, consistent performance in the kitchen and unmatched flavor.”
The new Tillamook Monterey Jack is available in 12-oz. slices, 2.5-lb., 1-lb., 8-oz chunks, as well as the 2-lb. Baby Loaf and these sizes cost between $3 and $8.
Shred Blends Sprinkle Flavor on Favorite Recipes
Also new to the dairy case is Tillamook’s latest shred blend, 4 Cheese Mexican, combining the Medium Cheddar voted World’s Best at the 2010 World Championship Cheese Contest® with Monterey Jack, Queso Quesadilla and Asadero. Tillamook’s 4 Cheese Mexican shred blend is the newest addition to Tillamook’s shredded cheese line including renamed Classic Mac & Cheese (formerly Classic Cheddar) and a variety of Mexican and Italian blends. These 8 oz. shred blends sprinkle perfect flavor combinations onto tacos, salads and omelets and are $3-4.
Sliced Cheeses Add Artisan Touch to Sandwiches
For sandwich lovers, Tillamook is introducing three new creamy and savory varieties of sliced cheese including Muenster in 8-oz. packs, Provolone in 7-oz. packs and Baby Swiss in 7-oz. packs. Conveniently pre-sliced and packaged, these Tillamook slices are shingle-packed to hang in the dairy case and are available for $3-4 each.
About Tillamook County Creamery Association
Established in 1909, the Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a cooperative of 110 dairy farming families guided by century-old values of quality, cooperation, integrity, stewardship and responsiveness. Quickly becoming one of the top dairy brands in the country, Tillamook is most famously known for its award-winning, naturally aged Tillamook cheddars and also offers a variety of other cheeses, ice cream, butter, sour cream and yogurt. For more information, visit: www.Tillamook.com.
Source: Tillamook County Creamery Association
