Manchego Cheese
This simple yet flavorful appetizer features the nutty taste of Manchego cheese and a tangy olive tapenade on crispy crostini.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Black olives - 1 cup, pitted and chopped
- Manchego cheese - 1 cup, thinly sliced
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Baguette - 1, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- While the bread is baking, combine the olives, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make the tapenade.
- Once the bread is done, top each slice with a piece of Manchego cheese and a spoonful of the olive tapenade.
- Serve immediately.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 2g
