Manchego Cheese and Truffle Oil Potato Bites

Kitchen Team @ Spooning and Forking

These Manchego cheese and truffle oil potato bites are a luxurious Spanish tapas recipe. Golden roasted potatoes form the base, topped with nutty Manchego and a fragrant drizzle of truffle oil. Earthy, indulgent, and satisfying, they’re perfect for entertaining or adding richness to any tapas spread.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Course Main Course

Cuisine European, Mediterranean, Spanish

Servings Servings

Calories 190 kcal

Ingredients

500 g potatoes new, small
150 g Manchego cheese finely grated
1 tbsp Truffle oil
2 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin
Sea salt to taste
Black pepper freshly ground, to taste
1 tbsp Fresh chives chopped, to garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Wash and dry the potatoes, then toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange on a baking tray and roast for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Cut a small slit or scoop out a shallow well in the top of each potato. Fill with grated Manchego and return to the oven for 5 minutes until melted. Drizzle with truffle oil, sprinkle with chives, and serve hot.

Notes

Choose firm new potatoes of similar size for even cooking. They should be bite-sized, so no cutting is needed. For the truffle oil, less is more. It’s potent and can overpower if used heavily. A drizzle is all you need. Manchego should be semi-cured for the best melting balance.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 6gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 140IUCalcium: 120mgIron: 0.9mg

Keyword cheese tapas, manchego potatoes, roasted bites, Spanish tapas, truffle oil

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