Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a delicious snack, manchego crackers are a perfect choice. These savory crackers are made with manchego cheese, a hard cheese from Spain with a nutty and buttery flavor. They're also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time. In this article, we'll provide you with a comprehensive guide to making manchego crackers, including step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and variations to suit your taste preferences.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HOMEMADE CHEDDAR CRACKERS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 1h50m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put the Cheddar, flour, butter, salt, seasoned salt and cayenne in a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles sand. Add the ice water and pulse until the dough comes together. Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into squares with a pizza cutter. Use a wooden skewer to poke a small hole in the center of each square. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Allow to cool before packing up.
MANCHEGO CRACKERS
Now is the time to start thinking about different things for the coming holidays. I hope these cheesy crackers will become one of your favorites; serve with dips or one their own.
Provided by Manami
Categories Breads
Time 1h
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, cheese, salt and cayenne with an electric mixer until combined.
- Gradually stir in flour until just incorporated. Add rice cereal, mix to combine.
- Form rounded tablespoons of dough into discs, 1-1/2" across. Arrange on baking sheets, about 2" apart.
- Bake until golden brown around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve or store in airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.2, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 58, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.7
MANCHEGO BISCUITS
Categories Bread Cheese Side Bake Christmas Winter Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes about 3 dozen small crackers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pulse butter, flour, salt, cayenne, and cheese in a food processor just until a dough forms. (Do not overwork dough, or biscuits will be tough.) Gather dough into a ball, then flatten into a 5-inch disk. Chill dough, wrapped in plastic wrap, until firm, at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Roll out dough into a roughly 14-inch round (about 1/8 inch thick) on a floured surface with a floured rolling pin. Working quickly, cut out rounds with floured cookie cutter and arrange 1/2 inch apart on a buttered large baking sheet.
- Reroll scraps (but only once; chill first if soft) and cut out more rounds, arranging them on same baking sheet. Prick each round 2 or 3 times with a fork.
- Bake in middle of oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Transfer biscuits to a rack to cool.
MANCHEGO CHEESE CRACKERS WITH MARCONA ALMONDS
These are "you just can't stop eating them" crackers. WIth a bowl of Tangerine-Marinated Olives (see related recipe) and a glass of icy bone-dry sherry, they make a perfect aperitivo for company, hard as it is to resist the urge to hoard every single one for yourself. Adapted from the cookbook, "The New Spanish Table". Prep time includes chilling time.
Provided by TxGriffLover
Categories Cheese
Time 1h45m
Yield 40 crackers
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter with the cheese until well combined. Scrape down the side of the bowl and add he flour and salt. Mix on low speed until the dough just comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap and form it into a log 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Wrap the dough in the plastic and refrigerate it until firm, at least 1 hour, up to 4 days. (The dough can also be frozen for up to 1 month).
- Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350º. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick liners.
- Slice the dough into 1/4-inch coins and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 1 inch between each. Place the egg and a large pinch of salt in a bowl and beat to mix. Brush the crackers with this egg wash, then press an almond on top of each cracker. Bake on the center rack until the crackers are golden and firm, about 15 minutes. Transfer the crackers to a wire rack to cool. Packed in an airtight container, the crackers will keep for several days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.2, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 31.1, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.6
MANCHEGO CRACKERS
It's surprisingly easy to make your own crackers, with the help of Manchego cheese and crisp rice cereal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 1h
Yield Makes 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, beat butter, cheese, salt, and cayenne with an electric mixer until combined. Gradually stir in flour until just incorporated. Add rice cereal; mix to combine.
- Form rounded tablespoons of dough into disks, 1 1/2 inches across. Arrange on baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake until golden brown around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve.
Tips:
- Use high-quality Manchego cheese for the best flavor. A good Manchego cheese will be firm, but not hard, with a nutty and slightly sweet flavor.
- Grate the Manchego cheese finely. This will help it distribute evenly throughout the crackers and prevent them from becoming too crumbly.
- Use a food processor to mix the dough ingredients. This will help to ensure that the dough is well combined and smooth.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help to prevent the dough from sticking to your hands and make it easier to work with.
- Roll the dough out thinly. The thinner the dough, the crispier the crackers will be.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out the crackers. You can use any shape you like, but round or square crackers are the most common.
- Bake the crackers in a preheated oven until they are golden brown. The baking time will vary depending on the thickness of the crackers.
- Let the crackers cool completely before serving. This will help them to crisp up.
Conclusion:
Manchego crackers are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply as a snack to enjoy at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own delicious Manchego crackers that are sure to impress your friends and family.
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