Roasted Greek Manouri Cheese

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My fellow foodie cheese friends, do I have a delicious soft cheese recipe for you!  Roasted Greek Manouri Cheese! What is Manouri cheese? It’s similar to feta but creamier and has just enough salt.

Here’s the thing: roasting Manouri is ridiculously simple.  Now, you can either make it sweet and simple like I did (I drizzled honey over it) orrrrr you can drizzle with a good amount of olive oil.  Sprinkle some oregano, and even a pinch of chili flakes if you like a little spicy kick.

This Greek Manouri isn’t just a cheese, noooooo t’s the kind of cheese that steals the spotlight. Soft, creamy, and just enough salt.  It’s the perfect centerpiece for a Greek-inspired cheese board.

Picture it: wedges of manouri surrounded by Kalamata olives.  yummm!! Add a few slices of ripe figs, a drizzle of Greek honey, and a handful of nuts. ( I  often use cashews or pistachios)  Add to the centerpiece a loaf of crusty bread (or a pile of pita ) and you’ve got yourself a spread.  Which I am thinking of doing myself, for next month. The beauty of manouri is its versatility. One bite and you’ll understand why it’s a Greek treasure.  🙂

I’ve made this appetizer more times than I can count. I’ve got two more manouri cheeses in my fridge. I usually prepare these delicious treats on weekends, because best to eat it straight out of the oven.   With a glass of wine, it’s another instant Greek night at home.

This delicious Roasted Greek Manouri Cheese turns golden, bubbly, and slightly caramelized. Scoop it up with a piece of warm bread or pair it with roasted veggies or salad.  As you can see, I added it to a delicious lettuce salad.

Have a great morning/afternoon/evening!

Roasted Greek Manouri Cheese

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Creamy Roasted Greek manouri cheese, with a soft texture, cooked golden brown. Scoop with your favorite crusty bread or pita.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Entree, Side Dish

Cuisine Greek

Ingredients

  

• 1 manouri cheese head
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 romaine lettuce small and chopped
• 1 tbsp dilll fresh and finely chopped
• 2 fresh onion finely chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ lemon juice squeeze

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 200℃.
• Place the cheese in the center of the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides.
• In a bowl, add the lettuce, dill, and fresh onions. Drizzle with olive oil and the lemon juice. Toss the salad.
• Once the cheese is ready, cut it into four equal pieces and place it on top of the salad. Drizzle the honey over the cheese.
• Serve hot and scoop up with your favorite pta or bread.

Keyword appetizers, Cheese, creamy, entree, soft

KALI SAS OREXI!! 🙂