Artisanal Manchego cheese is one of the most versatile foods that we can find in Mediterranean cuisine. It offers very different flavors, from mild aromas to intense and complex. At Aurum Gourmet 1996, we want to give you five tapas with Manchego cheese so that you can share with family or friends the passion for gourmet cheeses. You will love them!

Gourmet Manchego cheeses is one of the foods with the most history and that continues to delight everyone with its unique flavor. Within Spanish gastronomy there are very varied ways of serving it, both in salads, cakes, pasta or, simply, without any accompaniment other than a little good extra virgin olive oil.

At Aurum Gourmet 1996 we offer a wide selection of gourmet Manchego cheeses that stand out for their high quality with unique aromas and flavors.

The great variety that we find in the cheeses gives us the possibility to choose from a great variety of options to surprise our guests with a good aperitif. Next, you will find the five most popular tapas with artisanal Manchego cheese:

CREATE CONTRASTS WITH ARTISANAL MANCHEGO CHEESE

If you are an unconditional fan of the sweet-savory mix, this appetizer is designed for you. Manchego cheese offers a great variety of possibilities to achieve an explosion of flavors in the mouth, generating this type of contrasts.

One of the most popular appetizers is the mixture of Manchego cheese with various jams such as quince jam, strawberry jam or even with fruits such as grapes or apples. The combination of sweet and salty flavors is perfect to start a Sunday aperitif with family or friends and surprise everyone with an easy dish but with a great flavor.

Our gourmet Manchego cheeses are ideal to recreate these recipes, especially our soft sheep and goat cheese. This gourmet Manchego cheese stands out for its smooth, creamy and fresh texture which is ideal to use with sweet flavors.

TOSTAS WITH MANCHEGO CHEESE

Manchego cheese always looks good with a little bread, whether it is cured, semi-cured or tender. Another of the appetizers that you cannot miss at a lunch or dinner are toasts with Manchego cheese.

The possibilities are endless in this type of tapa and we invite you to create your own with the ingredients that you like the most since they can be combined with tomato, ham, tenderloin, chorizo, oil and everything you can imagine!

Manchego cheese toasts are the perfect option to present a varied dish to your guests and be able to combine them as you like.

MANCHEGO CHEESE WITH GRILLED MUSHROOMS

If you want to leave your guests with their mouths open, they can never miss a good mushroom, and if they are accompanied by artisanal Manchego cheese, success is guaranteed. This tapa is very popular in bars and restaurants due to its demand and you can make it at home thanks to our gourmet Manchego cheeses.

To do this, it is as simple as making the mushrooms in the pan, with a little garlic and, later, putting it in a piece of Manchego cheese on the bread of your choice.

MANCHEGO CHEESE CROQUETTES

Croquettes are one of the most typical tapas of our country and it is that everyone likes them. There are croquettes of all kinds, ham, mushrooms, chicken ... And also cheese!

In recent years, one of the ingredients that is succeeding the most in croquettes is Manchego cheese, especially cured cheese, since it is an experience in all senses. This popular tapa is very simple to make and, without a doubt, a success.

To make good gourmet Manchego cheese croquettes, all you have to do is cut the cheese into cubes and then melt it in the pan together with oil, butter, flour and milk. Afterwards, you have to coat them in egg and breadcrumbs and fry them. As simple as that!

This tapa is original and easy to make. Manchego cheese will give a unique flavor to enjoy a great, different and exquisite appetizer.

DO NOT MISS THE WINE AND OLIVE OIL

Live a unique gastronomic experience, combining a good plate of gourmet Manchego cheese with a glass of wine from the same land. Without a doubt a real delight. Show your friends or family how to eat a good plate of Manchego cheese, combining it with a jet of gourmet oil. Undoubtedly, the star and quintessential tapa of many homes, bars and restaurants in Spain.

For this tapa we recommend that, if the Manchego cheese is semi-cured, a softer wine be used but, if the Manchego cheese is cured, it is best to opt for a red wine gran reserva. You will leave your guests speechless.