Manchego Cheese Tapas
Manchego cheese tapas are the perfect little appetizers not only for a Spanish-themed party. With their simple and quick preparation, and a short ingredient list, they are the ideal last-minute bites.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette (medium, thinly sliced, see note 1)
- chorizo (sliced, see note 2)
- ½ pound Manchego cheese (250 grams)
- black pepper (to taste)
- 9 teaspoons fig jam (see note 3)
Instructions
- Place the baguette slices onto a serving platter. Top each with a slice of chorizo.
- Cut manchego cheese into about ¼ inch slices (5 millimeters) and cut each slice in half. Cut off the black parts. Place one manchego wedge on top of the chorizo. Season with black pepper and top with about a ½ teaspoon of jam.
- Secure with a toothpick (optional). Repeat with the rest of them.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe yields 18 slices but you can get more or less, depending on the size of your baguette. Mine was about 10-12 inches long (26-30 centimeters). Cut it into about ½-inch (1-centimeter) thin slices.
- You will need thinly sliced Spanish chorizo from the deli counter. At least 18 slices.
- Don’t overdo it with fig jam. A little goes a long way here. You might need less than 9 teaspoons. The nutritional information is per 1 bite.
- These bites can serve (as an appetizer alongside with other snacks) 6 people.
Nutrition
Calories: 116kcal (6%)Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 6g (9%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 17mg (6%)Sodium: 163mg (7%)Potassium: 20mg (1%)Fiber: 0.3g (1%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 89IU (2%)Vitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 150mg (15%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
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