Chorizo and Manchego Cheese Bruschetta

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Crisp baguette slices topped with a savory chorizo and Manchego cheese spread, roasted with garlic and a touch of honey for a perfect tapas accompaniment. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs baguette, olive oil, and chorizo for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 baguette, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 oz chorizo, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Manchego cheese, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush both sides with 1 tbsp olive oil, and toast for 8 minutes until golden and crisp.
2. Step 2: In a small skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook for 4 minutes until crisp, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add minced garlic to the same skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Stir in grated Manchego cheese, honey, and thyme, cooking for 2 minutes until cheese melts and mixture becomes spreadable.
5. Step 5: Spread the chorizo-cheese mixture evenly over toasted baguette slices, top with reserved crispy chorizo, and serve immediately.