Parmigiano-Reggiano with Fresh Fennel

A simple yet elegant appetizer featuring chunks of aged Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese paired with crisp, fresh fennel slivers. Perfect for entertaining or as a sophisticated starter.

4 servings
17 min

Ingredients

  • ¾ lb Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 2 bulbs fennel

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Pry off bite-size chunks of cheese with a Parmigiano-Reggiano knife or the point of a small sharp stiff knife and put on a platter.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Trim fennel, discarding stalks and outer layer if bruised. Halve bulbs lengthwise and core, then cut into 1/4-inch-wide slivers.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Just before serving, tuck clusters of fennel among cheese chunks.

    2 min