Marinated Manchego Cheese

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 14

Marinated Manchego Cheese - A Spanish delight for cheese lovers

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

210

Sugar

Fat

18g

Manchego cheese is a type of cheese from Spain, made from the milk of Manchega sheep. Marinated Manchego Cheese is a delicious way to enjoy this cheese. The marination process adds extra flavor to the cheese and makes it a perfect snack or appetizer. It is a versatile dish that can be served with various accompaniments such as crackers, cured meat, or olives. Additionally, it can be stored for several days, making it a great make-ahead dish for parties or gatherings.

Instructions

1.	Cut the cheese into thick slices and place them in a container with a lid.
2.	Add the smashed garlic clove, white wine vinegar, tarragon, thyme, and black peppercorns to the container.
3.	Cover the cheese with olive oil.
4.	Seal the container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to marinate.
5.	Remove the cheese from the container and place it on a serving plate, pouring over the remaining marinade as a dressing.
6.	Serve with crackers, cured meat, or olives.

PROS

Marinated Manchego Cheese is a simple yet flavorful appetizer dish, perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying as a snack.

It is a crowd-pleaser and can be paired well with various cured meats or olives.

The cheese can last for days, even weeks, if stored properly.

CONS

Manchego cheese can be quite pricey compared to other types of cheese.

The marination process takes some time, so it may not be ideal for those looking for a quick dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Manchego cheese provides high-quality protein, healthy fats, and various vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, calcium, and phosphorus.
Although high in fat, it is a good source of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), which has been linked to reducing inflammation and promoting weight loss.

	5 ounces manchego goat cheese ( or any other goat cheese )
	1 garlic clove , smashed
	1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
	3 tarragon , sprigs
	3 fresh thyme sprigs
	1 teaspoon black peppercorns
	olive oil , to cover