Grilled Halloumi Cheese Sandwich
A quick and easy grilled halloumi sandwich with crispy golden cheese and a simple creamy pesto mayo—perfect for a simple, flavourful weeknight meal.
Equipment
- 1 small mixing bowl
- 1 grill pan or frying pan
- 1 paring knife
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 250 gram block halloumi cheese, sliced
- 4 sesame brioche buns
- 1 tablespoon pesto
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Miracle Whip type dressing
- 1 tomato, sliced
- lettuce, torn into small pieces
- black ground pepper, optional
Instructions
- Preheat grill pan or frying pan over medium heat. Brush with olive oil, add halloumi slices without crowding (cook in two batches if required). Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes, turn and cook second side until golden and crispy. Transfer to a plate.
- While cheese is cooking, toast buns in the oven, on a grill or panini press, or in the toaster. Add pesto and mayonnaise to a small bowl and stir until well combined.
Assemble Sandwiches
- Spread creamy pesto sauce the bottom half of toasted bun. Top with halloumi, sliced tomato and lettuce. Spread additional creamy pesto sauce on the top half of the bun before placing it over the bottom half to create a sandwich.
Notes
Assemble and serve immediately. Leftover cheese can be stored in an airtight container and reheated in the microwave.
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