Manchego

[ mahn-chey-goh, man‐ ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Manchego¹

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

Example Sentences

She loved them all: her own marinated chèvres, “velvety smooth” St. Loup goat Camembert, smoked chipotle Manchego from Quillisascut Farm.

From Seattle Times

You can whip up a batch of Manchego cheese crackers for friends as you play, or cater a bigger dinner party with the Great Hall Rack of Lamb.

From Seattle Times

Transfer to a platter and top with the manchego.

From Washington Times

In the kitchens of a trendy Madrid dinner theater called Florida Retiro, chef Joaquin Felipe introduced us to pisto manchego, a colorful combination of sautéed summer vegetables that is Spain’s answer to French ratatouille.

From Washington Times

And the buttery, grassy flavor of curls of manchego cheese elevated this dish above a mere side.

From Washington Times