Manchego Cheese Crackers With Marcona Almonds

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Make these Manchego Cheese Crackers With Marcona Almonds for a tasty and easy-to-make snack

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

20 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

30-35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
	1 cup manchego cheese , grated ( about 1/4 pound )
	1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
	1/2 teaspoon salt , plus more for egg wash
	1 large egg
	about 40 blanched almond , preferably marcona

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

120

Sugar

Fat

These Manchego Cheese Crackers With Marcona Almonds are a great snack to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy bite to eat. They are savory and cheesy, with a nice crunch from the almonds on top. The manchego cheese gives them a unique flavor that will keep you coming back for more. Serve them at your next party or enjoy them as an afternoon snack with a cup of tea.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.	In a large bowl, mix the softened butter and grated manchego cheese until well combined.
3.	Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the bowl, mixing well until the dough comes together.
4.	Roll out the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter to shape the dough into crackers.
5.	Whisk an egg in a small bowl and brush the egg wash onto the crackers. Sprinkle salt over each cracker, then place an almond on top of each one.
6.	Bake the crackers for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

These Manchego Cheese Crackers With Marcona Almonds are crispy, savory, and make for a perfect snack or appetizer.

They are also easy to make and require only a few simple ingredients.

CONS

While these crackers are delicious, they are somewhat high in calories and fat.

It’s best to enjoy them in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The manchego cheese in these crackers contains protein and calcium, which are beneficial for bone health.
Almonds are a good source of healthy fats and vitamin E, which may help reduce inflammation in the body.