A salty-sweet match made in heaven! Halloumi cheese wrapped in crisp bacon rashers with just a drizzle of honey, served with chilli mayo for dipping. A perfect appetiser to the main event.
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250
Halloumi
(Contains Milk)
4
British Streaky Bacon
32
Mayonnaise
(Contains Egg, Mustard)
25
Red Pepper Chilli Jelly
15
Honey
a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
b) Cut the halloumi in half (like a book), then slice each half lengthways into 4 'chip' shaped pieces. Place into a small bowl of cold water and leave to soak, 2 mins.
c) Halve the streaky bacon widthways (use scissors if easier), then stretch each piece slightly using the back of a knife.
d) Pat the bacon dry with kitchen paper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat.
e) Remove the halloumi from cold water, pop onto a plate lined with kitchen paper and pat dry.
a) Wrap each piece of bacon around each halloumi slice and place on a lightly oiled baking tray.
b) Bake the bacon wrapped halloumi on the top shelf of your oven until golden, 15-20 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw meat. Cook bacon thoroughly.
a) Meanwhile, pop the mayo and red pepper chilli jelly into a small bowl. Mix together with a fork until combined.
b) Once the bacon wrapped halloumi is cooked, remove from the oven and drizzle over the honey. TIP: If your honey has hardened, pop it in a bowl of hot water for 1 min.
c) Carefully transfer to a serving plate and place the chilli mayo alongside for dipping.
Enjoy!