Warm Almond Crusted Manchego Cheese With Hot Garlic

Name: Warm Almond Crusted Manchego Cheese With Hot Garlic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon water; 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons ground almonds; 8 ounces manchego cheese, cut about 1-inch thick; 2 tablespoons olive oil; hot garlic vinaigrette, recipe follows; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley; Hot Garlic Vinaigrette; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons aged sherry wine vinegar; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons ground almonds
8 ounces manchego cheese, cut about 1-inch thick
2 tablespoons olive oil
hot garlic vinaigrette, recipe follows
1/4 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley
Hot Garlic Vinaigrette
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons aged sherry wine vinegar
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Set up three bowls: 1 with flour, seasoned with salt and pepper; 1 with egg and 1 tablespoon of water and seasoned with salt and pepper and 1 with bread crumbs and ground almonds.
2
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
3
Cut cheese into 2 equal pieces. Dredge the cheese first in the flour, then the egg wash and finally in the bread crumbs. Place the cheese in a small cazuela, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and the cheese is soft. Immediately drizzle with the Hot Garlic Vinaigrette and sprinkle with slivered almonds and parsley. Serve with warm crusty bread.
4
For the Vinaigrette: Heat oil over low heat in saute pan. Add garlic and cook until light golden brown. Remove from heat and whisk in the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon water, and more.

Yes, Warm Almond Crusted Manchego Cheese With Hot Garlic Vinaigrette falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Warm Almond Crusted Manchego Cheese With Hot Garlic Vinaigrette

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