Charred Watermelon Cheese Wedges with Mint
yields: 20 -30 appetizer wedges
These charred watermelon wedges topped with melted cheese, roasted almonds, and fresh mint make the perfect summer entertaining appetizer!
Ingredients
- ½ small watermelon , sliced ½-inch thick and cut into triangular wedges
- 1 6- ounce wedge of Roth Grand Cru cheese, or if you can’t find it, you can use Roth aged gouda or gruyère sliced into thin 1-½-inch squares
- ⅓ cup chopped dry roasted almonds
- 30-40 small mint leaves, or larger leaves, torn into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1-½ teaspoons Flaky salt, such as maldon
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the broiler to 500°F and place a rack in the top third of the oven, about 8-10 inches away from the broiler.
- Place watermelon wedges in a single row on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Top each wedge with a square of cheese.
- Place the baking sheet under the broiler just until the cheese melts and gets lightly tinged with golden brown, about 2-5 minutes. Watch carefully and rotate the pan if you notice a hot spot.
- With a spatula, transfer the wedges to a serving platter and sprinkle with roasted almonds, place 2-3 mint leaves on each wedge, spoon a ⅛-1/4 teaspoon of olive oil over the top, and toss a pinch of flakey salt to finish.
- Serve warm. This appetizer still tastes delicious when it cools off, so don't stress if it doesn't stay warm!
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