Best 9 Almond Crusted Fried Manchego Cheese Recipes

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Almond crusted fried manchego cheese is a delectable and sophisticated dish that combines the rich flavors of Manchego cheese with a crispy, nutty almond crust. This appetizer or main course is perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to formal dinner parties. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress your guests, this step-by-step guide will provide you with all the necessary information to create a truly memorable culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ALMOND-CRUSTED TILAPIA



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My husband came up with this creation for Easter dinner, as Tilapia is indigenous to the sea of Galilee. It remains the best fish I have ever put in my mouth, absolutely beyond restaurant quality.

Provided by Michelle Woolf

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic pepper
1 cup ground almonds
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
¼ cup all-purpose flour for dusting
6 tablespoons butter
salt to taste
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
8 sprigs parsley
8 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs with the lemon pepper and garlic pepper until blended; set aside. Stir together ground almonds with 1 cup of Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish until combined; set aside. Dust the tilapia fillets with flour, and shake off excess. Dip the tilapia in egg, then press into the almond mixture.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tilapia in melted butter until golden brown on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium, and season fillets with salt if desired. Sprinkle the tilapia with the remaining Parmesan cheese, cover, and continue cooking until the Parmesan cheese has melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the tilapia to a serving dish, and garnish with parsley springs and lemon wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 148.7 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 46.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 591.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

WARM ALMOND CRUSTED MANCHEGO CHEESE WITH HOT GARLIC VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Warm Almond Crusted Manchego Cheese With Hot Garlic Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons ground almonds
8 ounces manchego cheese, cut about 1-inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
hot garlic vinaigrette, recipe follows
1/4 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons aged sherry wine vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Set up three bowls: 1 with flour, seasoned with salt and pepper; 1 with egg and 1 tablespoon of water and seasoned with salt and pepper and 1 with bread crumbs and ground almonds.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Cut cheese into 2 equal pieces. Dredge the cheese first in the flour, then the egg wash and finally in the bread crumbs. Place the cheese in a small cazuela, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is soft. Immediately drizzle with the Hot Garlic Vinaigrette and sprinkle with slivered almonds and parsley. Serve with warm crusty bread.
  • For the Vinaigrette: Heat oil over low heat in sauté pan. Add garlic and cook until light golden brown. Remove from heat and whisk in the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

HONEY GLAZED FRIED MANCHEGO CHEESE



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Provided by Chuck Hughes

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 pound Manchego cheese, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
Canola oil, for frying
Honey, for drizzling
Smoked paprika, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Place the flour, egg, and panko bread crumbs in 3 separate dishes.
  • Dip the cheese cubes into each ingredient to coat, starting with the flour and ending with the panko.
  • Preheat the canola oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F, (or in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 375 degrees F.) If you don't have a thermometer, a cube of bread will brown in about 3 minutes.
  • Add the breaded cheese to the hot oil, in batches, and deep fry until the cubes are crisp and golden.
  • Remove the cheese from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet to absorb the excess oil. Transfer the cheese to a serving platter, drizzle with the honey, and dust with the paprika.

ALMOND CRUSTED FRIED MANCHEGO CHEESE



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Categories     Cheese     Appetizer     Fry

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

manchego cheese
flour
egg
4 parts almonds
1 part bread crumbs

Steps:

  • slice cheese into 1/4 inch thick slices chop almonds finely and mix with breadcrumbs dredge cheese in flour and brush off excess dip in egg mixed with a bit of water dredge in almond/breadcrumb mix fry each side to a light brown and serve

WARM ALMOND CRUSTED MANCHEGO CHEESE WITH HOT GARLIC VINAIGRETTE AND SLIVERED ALMONDS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 2 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons ground almonds
1 (8-ounce) slice manchego cheese, about 1-inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
Hot Garlic Vinaigrette, recipe follows
1/4 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons aged sherry vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Set up 3 bowls: 1 with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, 1 with egg and 1 tablespoon of water and seasoned with salt and pepper, and 1 with the bread crumbs and ground almonds.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Cut cheese into 2 equal pieces. Dredge the cheese first in the flour, then in the egg wash, and finally in the bread crumbs. Place the cheese in a small cazuela, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is soft. Immediately drizzle with the Hot Garlic Vinaigrette and sprinkle with slivered almonds and parsley. Serve with warm crusty bread.
  • Heat oil over low heat in small saute pan. Add garlic and cook until light golden brown. Remove from heat and whisk in the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

MANCHEGO WITH ALMONDS AND GREEN OLIVES



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This mix is everything you want with a drink-a little bit salty, but with a nice variety of textures and flavors.

Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound green olives such as arbequina or picholine (2 2/3 cups)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
2 (3- by 1-inch) strips orange zest, thinly sliced crosswise
2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California, halved
3/4 pound Manchego cheese, rind cut off and cheese cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/4 pound toasted Marcona almonds (3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Toss olives with oil, garlic, zest, and bay leaves and marinate, chilled, at least 4 hours.
  • Bring olives to room temperature. Discard bay leaves and garlic, then toss olives with cheese and sprinkle almonds on top.

FRIED MANCHEGO CHEESE



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A fabulous Manchego cheese appetizer for a cocktail party, or even a dinner party.

Provided by Starrynight

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 jalapeno chile, seeded, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
12 ounces Manchego cheese, cut into two wedges
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cold water
¼ cup crushed ice
vegetable oil for deep frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine jalapeno and cilantro together in a bowl. Coat both Manchego cheese wedges with the mixture.
  • Mix all-purpose flour, water, and crushed ice together in a bowl until there are no lumps in the flour. Dip cheese wedges into the batter.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Dip cheese wedges into hot oil and fry until batter is crispy and browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer fried cheese to paper towels layered on a plate to drain excess oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1179.2 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

FRIED HERBED ALMONDS



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These crunchy thyme-flecked nuts are delicious served with sherry and slices of manchego cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield Makes 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups whole blanched almonds
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, leaves
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add almonds, and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden and fragrant, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Stir in thyme leaves. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet, and let cool completely. Almonds can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

WARM ALMOND CRUSTED MANCHEGO CHEESE WITH HOT GARLIC VINAIGRETTE



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"Warm Almond Crusted Manchego Cheese with Hot Garlic Vinaigrette and Slivered Almonds": A small appetizer recipe with influences of Spain to serve two. From Bobby Flay.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons ground almonds
8 ounces slice manchego cheese, about 1-inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
hot garlic vinaigrette, recipe follows
1/4 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons aged sherry wine vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To Make Hot Garlic Vinaigrette: Heat oil over low heat in small saute pan. Add garlic and cook until light golden brown. Remove from heat and whisk in the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Set up 3 bowls: 1 with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, 1 with egg and 1 tablespoon of water and seasoned with salt and pepper, and 1 with the bread crumbs and ground almonds.
  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Cut cheese into 2 equal pieces. Dredge the cheese first in the flour, then in the egg wash, and finally in the bread crumbs. Place the cheese in a small cazuela, (or any other small, open oven proof dish) with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is soft. Immediately drizzle with the Hot Garlic Vinaigrette and sprinkle with slivered almonds and parsley. Serve with warm crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.1, Fat 53.4, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 138.7, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 1.8, Protein 11.1

Tips:

  • Select high-quality Manchego cheese as it greatly impacts the final result.
  • Use almond flour instead of breadcrumbs for a delicious and healthier crust.
  • Roll the cheese slices in flour before dipping them into the egg mixture to help the crust adhere.
  • Use a shallow frying pan with enough oil to cover the cheese slices halfway.
  • Maintain medium heat to prevent the cheese from burning and ensure even cooking.
  • Fry the cheese slices in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can lower the oil temperature and make the cheese soggy.
  • Flip the cheese slices carefully to avoid breaking them apart.
  • Serve the fried Manchego cheese immediately, garnished with fresh herbs or a drizzle of honey.

Conclusion:

Almond-crusted fried Manchego cheese is an exquisite appetizer that combines the rich flavor of Manchego cheese with a crispy, nutty crust. By following these tips, you can create a delectable dish that will impress your guests. Experiment with different accompaniments to complement the fried cheese, such as a tangy tomato salsa or a sweet and spicy chutney. Whether you serve it as a party snack or a sophisticated starter, almond-crusted fried Manchego cheese is sure to be a hit!

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