Membrillo Chorizo Cheddar Toastie Recipes

SPANISH TAPAS MANCHEGO, MEMBRILLO AND CHORIZO TOASTIES

Steps:

• Spread 4 slices of bread with the Membrillo, quince paste.
• Add the slices of Manchego cheese and Chorizo.
• Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread to make a sandwich.
• Brush the melted butter over the all sides of the sandwiches and then season with salt and pepper.
• Heat up a non-stick frying pan/skillet.
• Fry the sandwiches on both sides, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
• Trim the crusts if you wish - I don't bother!
• Cut each sandwich in to 3 lengths or 6 squares and serve them hot.
• Wonderful with roasted almonds and chilled Fino Sherry.

PIGS-IN-A-BLANKET WITH CHORIZO, MEMBRILLO, AND MANCHEGO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Line two 13x18-inch baking sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water. Prep the ingredients for the filling and set aside.
• If using a 17-ounce package of puff pastry, roll each sheet to a 9x12-inch rectangle on a lightly floured work surface. Cut each piece lengthwise into eight 1 1/2-inch wide strips. Cut each strip crosswise into two pieces, about 4 1/2 inches long. You should have 32 pieces of pastry.
• Spread the center of each piece of pastry with 1/2 teaspoon membrillo and top with 1/2 teaspoon manchego. Brush one narrow end of the pastry with egg wash, add a piece of sausage, and roll to enclose. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets, seam-side down. Brush the top of each pastry with egg wash and sprinkle with additional manchego and pimentón. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Bake pastries until golden brown and puffed, 23 to 27 minutes.