Manchego

American  

[mahn-chey-goh, man‐] / mɑnˈtʃeɪ goʊ, mæn‐ /

noun

1. a semihard, pale yellow or ivory-colored cheese made in Spain from sheep’s milk.

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Etymology

Origin of Manchego

First recorded in 1910–15; from Spanish (queso) manchego “(cheese) of La Mancha ( def. ) ”

Example Sentences

Yes, I still eat some of the traditional Thanksgiving dishes; however, it’s not strange for me to also serve lobster, prawns and crab cakes; two or three different kinds of fried turkey; mac and cheese made with Manchego; fresh collards and other vegetables from somebody’s organic garden; and aged Cabernet and champagne.

From Salon

I’ve been playing with three variations lately: a classic corn, cheddar and bacon number; a butternut squash muffin with manchego and crisped sage; and a “farmers market” version that folds in roasted vegetables, goat cheese and a dollop of onion jam.

From Salon

For a more autumnal spin, I tuck in about ½ cup of cubed, softened butternut squash, a sprinkle of brown sugar, cubes of manchego, and a few torn sage leaves.

From Salon

It came off in thin red ribbons that she piled onto baguettes with manchego and grated tomato.

From Los Angeles Times

Think: pepper jack, smoky manchego, or even a slice of white American that knows what it’s about.

From Salon