Manchego Cheese

GettingHitched

Ive got a recipe that calls for this cheese, but from what I have seen, its very expensive. Is there anything that I can use as subsitute?

floyd

Manchego is firm, dry and salty so a good substitute is a decent pecorino. Does the recipe use it as it is or is it cooked?

GettingHitched

Its in a tart ( with Chorizo, red onion, peppers ) baked in the oven

floyd

Pecorino should be fine for that, sounds lovely

GettingHitched

fab...thank you very much xx

NoahsPennilessMummy

I agree, aged Manchego is a similar cheese in taste and texture to pecorino or parmesan...you can get other softer manchego but it is not as common.....it was around a lot when I lived in Spain but I think for most recipes it would be the aged one you would be looking at...am not sure how well it melts though in a tart..is it grated?

Alcmene

I love love love this cheese, yes it is expensive but I think it is worth it!