Honey Baked Halloumi
Honey-baked halloumi is sweet, salty, and herby. It's an easy way to add flavor and protein to pasta and grain bowls.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 193kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces halloumi
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dry basil
- ½ teaspoon dry oregano
- ½ teaspoon dry rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- To prepare the halloumi: Halloumi is usually sold in a folded-appearing block. Unfold and break the block of halloumi to make two thinner rectangles. Slice each rectangle into thin strips, each about ¼ inch in thickness. See photos in post for reference.
- Place the halloumi pieces on a parchment-paper lined baking sheet (makes clean-up easier and keeps halloumi from sticking to the sheet pan).
- Drizzle the halloumi with olive oil, dry herbs, pepper, and salt. Toss with a spatula to coat. Spread the halloumi into an even layer.
- Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and drizzle with honey. Flip the halloumi slices over so that the honey side is touching the pan.
- Return to the oven to bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the halloumi is crisp and golden on both sides. For softer halloumi, bake for only 5 additional minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Halloumi is a specialty cheese in the United States, so it may not be available at all grocery stores. I have found it at higher-end stores like Whole Foods, but it's also available in the specialty cheese section at Kroger.
- Pan-fry option: This option is a little bit faster but requires more hands-on time. First heat a small drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced halloumi and cook until golden on one side, about 5 minutes. Add the honey and herbs, then flip so that the side with the honey is touching the pan. Continue cooking until golden throughout, just about 5 minutes.
- Leftovers are best within 3 to 4 days. Keep refrigerated in a closed container.
- Reheating: The easiest way to reheat baked halloumi is in the microwave for just 1 to 2 minutes. Halloumi softens when reheated in the microwave. Alternatively, reheat it on a pan over medium heat to re-crisp it.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 753mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 568mg | Iron: 0.03mg
