Manchego & Other Spanish

Concepts

Want to showcase Président Spanish Cheese on your menu? Serve up something sensational with these innovative concepts.

Prociutto Fried Cheese Sticks

Taste of Spain Sandwich

Manchego Cheese & Ham Risotto

PRÉSIDENT® DON BERNARDO® MANCHEGO AND PROCIUTTO FRIED CHEESE STICKS WITH ROMESCO SAUCE

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

Fried Cheese

Amount	Ingredient
1 lb.	Président Don Bernardo Manchego cheese, cut into sticks 3” x ¾”
2 oz.	Prosciutto, sliced thinly
1 cup	All-purpose flour
3	Eggs, beaten
1 cup	Seasoned breadcrumbs
	Vegetable oil as needed

Sauce

Amount	Ingredient
12 oz.	Roasted red peppers
½ cup	Almonds, blanched, toasted
4	Garlic cloves
8 oz.	Crushed tomatoes
3 tbsp.	Sherry vinegar
1 tsp.	Kosher salt
8 oz.	Water

METHOD

Wrap each Président Don Bernardo Manchego cheese stick with the prosciutto.
Coat cheese sticks with flour, egg, and then seasoned breadcrumbs. (Can be done twice for a thicker crust.)
Heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees F. Fry each cheese stick until golden brown, about 1–2 minutes.
Remove fried cheese sticks from oil and let drain on paper towels.
Sauce: Add all ingredients except water to a blender. Puree until smooth, adjusting the consistency with water as needed. Heat the sauce prior to serving and use as needed.

EXPERT TIP

As a variation, fry cheese in triangles instead of sticks. This gives a nod to the traditional shape of the Président Don Bernardo Manchego cheese slice.

Pairings

Select Cheese

Looking for an easy way to enhance the flavor of Manchego? Try these specially selected food and beverage pairings.

Wine & Spirits
- Shiraz
- Ribera De Duero
- Crianza Rioja
- Pino Noir
Beer
- Hefeweizens
- India Pale Ales
- Wheat Beers
Proteins
- Shredded Pork
- Chorizo
- Serrano Ham
- Chicken
Fruits & Vegetables
- Dates
- Quince
- Figs
- Portobellos
- Roasted Peppers
- Sundried Tomatoes
- Apples
- Apricots
- Caramelized Onions
- Corn
Nuts, Grains & Starches
- Italian Bread
- Pita Bread
- Tortilla Chips
- Almonds
- Brown Rice
- Pasta
- Walnuts
Flavors, Spices & Condiments
- Garlic
- Saffron
- Olive Oil
- Sherry Wine
- Thyme
- Balscamic Glaze
- Herbs de Provence
- Rosemary
- Crushed Red Pepper