Marinated Manchego Cheese
Transform your next cheese board with the vibrant flavors of Marinated Manchego Cheese, a quick yet sophisticated dish that’s perfect for entertaining or everyday indulgence. This Spanish-inspired recipe combines creamy, nutty Manchego cheese with fragrant fresh rosemary, thyme, garlic cloves, and a touch of citrusy lemon zest. Infused in extra virgin olive oil and spiked with a hint of crushed red pepper flakes and black peppercorns, every bite delivers a medley of bold and aromatic flavors. Prep takes just 15 minutes, but the magic happens as this creation marinates in the refrigerator, deepening in complexity over 24 hours—or up to 3 days. Serve these flavor-packed cubes as a show-stopping appetizer alongside crusty bread or artisan crackers, and elevate your spread with this effortlessly elegant addition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Manchego cheese
- 120 milliliters Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 pieces Fresh rosemary sprigs
- 2 pieces Fresh thyme sprigs
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Cut the Manchego cheese into bite-sized cubes, approximately 2 cm in size, and place them in a medium-sized bowl or jar with a lid.
Peel the garlic cloves and lightly smash them with the side of a knife to release their flavor. Add them to the bowl or jar with the cheese.
Add the fresh rosemary sprigs, thyme sprigs, and black peppercorns to the jar.
Sprinkle the crushed red pepper flakes and lemon zest over the cheese for a subtle kick and refreshing citrus note.
Pour the extra virgin olive oil over the cheese and aromatics, ensuring that all the cheese cubes are fully submerged in the oil.
Give the jar or bowl a gentle stir or shake to evenly distribute the herbs and spices.
Cover the jar or bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld. For best results, marinate for up to 3 days.
Before serving, allow the marinated Manchego cheese to come to room temperature for about 15 minutes. Serve as part of a cheese board, with crusty bread, or on its own as an elegant appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 192.5 g | 247% | |
| Saturated Fat | 69.6 g | 348% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 268 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 1609 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 63.4 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1821 mg | 140% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 78 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
