A salty-sweet match made in heaven! Halloumi cheese wrapped in crisp bacon rashers with a drizzle of honey, served with chilli mayo for dipping. A perfect appetiser to the main event.
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225 grams
Halloumi
(Contains Milk)
4 rasher(s)
British Streaky Bacon
32 grams
Mayonnaise
(Contains Egg, Mustard)
32 grams
Sweet Chilli Sauce
15 grams
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.
c) Halve the streaky bacon widthways (use scissors if easier), then stretch each piece slightly using the back of a knife. Pat dry with kitchen paper.
a) Wrap each bacon piece around a 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 sweet chilli sauce into a small bowl. Mix together with a fork until combined.
b) Once the bacon wrapped halloumi is cooked, remove from the oven and transfer to a serving plate.
c) Drizzle over the honey. TIP: If your honey has hardened, pop it in a bowl of hot water for 1 min.
d) Serve with the sweet chilli mayo alongside for dipping.
Enjoy!
If you'd like to use an air fryer instead of the oven, preheat your air fryer to 200°C.
Once hot, add the bacon wrapped halloumi to the basket. Bake until golden, 7-8 mins.