Aged Manchego Cheese Plate
An Aged Manchego Cheese Plate features slices of Manchego, a hard, buttery sheep's milk cheese from the La Mancha region of Spain, typically aged for 6 months or more. It is often served with accompaniments like quince paste (membrillo), Marcona almonds, olives, or crusty bread to complement its rich, nutty flavor.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and protein, providing a good source of calcium and vitamin A. A typical serving of about 1 ounce (28g) of Manchego cheese contains roughly 110-120 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 110 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 0 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 230 mg |
| Calcium | 200 mg |
| Phosphorus | 140 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 mcg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg |
| Selenium | 4 mcg |
| Sodium | 230 mg |
Per 1 oz (28 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Manchego cheese has a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), meaning it can only be produced in La Mancha using milk from Manchega sheep. Its distinctive herringbone rind pattern comes from the traditional grass molds used during pressing.
