Best 4 Marinated Manchego Recipes
Marinated Manchego, a Spanish cheese made from sheep's milk, is known for its distinctive firm texture and nutty flavor. Marinating Manchego adds a delicious layer of flavor and enhances its natural creaminess. With its versatility, marinated Manchego can be incorporated into various dishes, from salads and sandwiches to pasta and grilled dishes. Whether you prefer a simple marinade with olive oil and herbs or something more complex with spices and aromatics, there's a marinade that will perfectly complement the Manchego's unique characteristics. So, get ready to explore the culinary possibilities of marinated Manchego and discover your new favorite way to enjoy this flavorful Spanish cheese.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
MARINATED MANCHEGO
The only thing more crowd-pleasing than cheese is marinated cheese. If Manchego isn't your thing, go for any semi-firm cheese like white cheddar, Gouda, or Monterey Jack.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Appetizer Hors D'Oeuvre Cheese Citrus Rosemary Garlic Peanut Free Soy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free Cocktail Party New Year's Eve Christmas Eve Holiday 2018
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook garlic, orange, and oil in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until garlic starts to turn golden, 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and add rosemary sprigs. Season with salt and let cool.
- Pour garlic mixture into a medium bowl, add cheese, and gently toss to coat cheese. Cover and chill at least 12 hours before serving.
- Do Ahead
- Cheese can be marinated 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.
MARINATED MANCHEGO CHEESE
Make and share this Marinated Manchego Cheese recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Cheese
Time P3DT5m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the cheese into bite sized pieces (1-inch by 1-inch). Leave the cheese's rind on. It acts as a stabilizer for the cheese pieces (don't worry if your cheese doesn't have the rind. This recipe will still work out. It is just more helpful and fancier when the rind is left).
- Mix together the oil, peppercorns, garlic, and herbs. Pour over cheese in a small bowl. Cover and chill for up to 3 days.
SOURDOUGH BREAD WITH MARINATED MANCHEGO CHEESE AND ROASTED PEPPERS
Categories Cheese Pepper Appetizer Marinate No-Cook Winter Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk oil, green onions, shallot, and cumin seeds in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange cheese slices in 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Place 1 roasted pepper strip atop each cheese slice. Pour dressing over; cover and refrigerate overnight. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before using.
- Top each baguette slice with 1 cheese and roasted pepper stack. Drizzle with dressing from baking dish. Place on platter and serve.
MARINATED MANCHEGO WITH ORANGE PRESERVE
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Cut 1/4" off top of garlic bulb and place on a sheet of foil. Drizzle with oil; season with salt. Wrap tightly in foil and bake until skin is golden brown and cloves are tender, 35-40 minutes. Let cool. Squeeze cloves into a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, cut 1/4" off top and bottom of orange and cut lengthwise into quarters. Remove flesh from each quarter, not including white pith, from peel in 1 piece (save peels). Squeeze juice from flesh into a small bowl; set aside. Cut peel into 1/4" pieces and place in a small saucepan; pour in cold water to cover by 1". Bring to a boil then drain; repeat process twice more to remove bitterness. Return orange peels to saucepan and add sugar, reserved orange juice, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until peels are soft and liquid is syrupy, 20-30 minutes. Let orange preserve cool.
- Add orange preserve, Manchego, rosemary, thyme, and remaining 1 1/2 cups oil to bowl with garlic and gently toss to combine. Cover and chill at least 12 hours.
- Bring marinated Manchego to room temperature before serving with bread.
- Do Ahead
- Manchego can be marinated 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.
Tips:
- Use a high-quality Manchego cheese for the best flavor.
- Marinate the cheese for at least 24 hours, but no longer than 3 days.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices to create a flavorful marinade.
- Be sure to taste the marinade before using it to adjust the flavors as needed.
- Serve the marinated Manchego cheese with crackers, bread, or fruit.
Conclusion:
Marinated Manchego cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With a variety of marinades to choose from, you can create a cheese that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy snack or appetizer, give marinated Manchego cheese a try.
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