Description
This elegant appetizer pairs nutty Manchego cheese with a warm, glossy honey brown butter sauce. Sweet, salty, and aromatic, it’s a simple yet luxurious dish perfect for entertaining or elevating a cheese board.
Ingredients
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 pound Manchego cheese wedge
- Sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small sauté pan over medium heat.
- Continue cooking, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty.
- Drizzle in the honey and stir until fully incorporated with the brown butter.
- Place the Manchego wedge on a serving plate and pour the warm sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle lightly with sea salt and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add smoked paprika or a pinch of cinnamon for extra depth.
- Serve with toasted baguette, figs, or fresh fruit.
- Flaky salt can replace sea salt for texture and presentation.
- Use a splash of lemon juice to brighten the sauce.
- Manchego holds its structure under warm sauce—perfect for slicing or scooping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
