Transform that Manchego cheese in your fridge from cheeseboard sidekick to culinary star with these 6 delicious Manchego Cheese recipes.
6 Manchego Cheese Recipes to Try Making at Home
Whether you fell in love with Manchego cheese on your last trip to Spain, or have some leftover from your fancy cheese party, I’m guessing you’re here because you have no idea what to do with it.
In Spain, Manchego is commonly served as a table cheese – and I can attest that nibbling a few gorgeous triangles of slightly crystallized manchego curado over drinks, while overlooking some gorgeous square in Barcelona or Valencia is an excellent way to spend a late afternoon.
But what exactly do you do with it in your kitchen? Well…that’s a whole other ball game.
With a complex taste that’s at times nutty, sweet, and milky, I totally get feeling intimidated by Manchego.
As it happens, though, Manchego works great across a range of recipes, from appetizers or tapas, to mains like creamy risotto or pasta, and even pastry.
If you’re wondering what to do with that hunk of manchego in your fridge, we’ve got you covered. I asked 5 other bloggers what their favorite recipe with Manchego cheese is, and here’s what they came up with.
6 Manchego Cheese Recipes that Bring the Taste of Spain to your Kitchen
Inspired by my love of Manchego (and my need for some new recipes), I wanted to share some ideas for how to use manchego in your at home cooking. If you're ready to try Manchego but aren't sure how to use it, here are 6 wonderful Manchego cheese recipes to try.
Potatoes with Chorizo and Cheese (Patatas con Chorizo y Queso) - A Spanish Tapas Recipe
When you have something on your travels that is so good and you need to recreate it at home, you know it's special! Potato, chorizo and manchego cheese are a wonderful combination in this Spanish tapa recipe.
3 easy and tasty ingredients make these Manchego Cheese, Ham and Olive bites a deliciously easy appetizer to serve.
Celebrate the best of Spanish cheese with this Spanish inspired cheese board.
These scallop and chorizo stacks are a little taste of Spain, between the chorizo, piquillo peppers and Manchego cheese. Easy to make and delicious flavors.
A delicious risotto with pancetta, peas, manchego cheese and tarragon. Perfect for a relaxed evening meal with a glass of white wine.
Low Carb Savory Galette Recipe with Mushrooms, Manchego, and Thyme
This Low Carb Savory Galette Recipe with Mushrooms, Manchego, and Thyme makes a beautiful appetizer or addition to brunch.
Final Thoughts
What’s your favorite manchego recipe? Share in the comments!