Fried Manchego Cheese with Lavender Honey

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    3 servings

  • Calories

    959 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Spanish

Fried Manchego Cheese with Lavender Honey

This Fried Manchego Cheese with Lavender Honey is an easy appetizer recipe that's sweet, salty and seriously addictive! Buttery, nutty Manchego cheese gets breaded and lightly fried, then drizzled with a sweet and floral homemade lavender infused honey. This is definitely a recipe you want to make for your next party!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup wildflower, clover or other light honey
  • 1 tablespoon dried lavender flowers 2 tablespoons if using fresh
  • 8 ounces (½ lb) Manchego cheese
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water
  • 1 ½ cups Panko bread crumbs more as needed
  • vegetable oil or other light oil, for frying
  • salt for sprinkling (optional)
  • Toothpicks for serving (optional)
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Notes

  • This recipe makes much more lavender honey than you'll need for the fried cheese. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and use in tea, on toast, on a cheese platter, etc.
  • Double the recipe (not the honey) to serve 6-8.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 959kcal (48%) Carbohydrates 147g (49%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 135mg (45%) Sodium 705mg (29%) Potassium 182mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 95g (190%) Vitamin A 495IU (10%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 885mg (89%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 959 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 959kcal 48%
Carbohydrates 147g 49%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 30g 46%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 135mg 45%
Sodium 705mg 29%
Potassium 182mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 95g 190%
Vitamin A 495IU 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 885mg 89%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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