Halloumi with Honey and Thyme Recipe
Halloumi with Honey and Thyme transforms squeaky Cypriot cheese into caramelized golden slices drizzled with warm honey and scattered with fresh thyme. Salty cheese contrasts sweet floral honey creating addictive 5-minute appetizer.
- Prep Time: 3 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz halloumi cheese sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Pinch chili flakes optional
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- 1. Pat halloumi slices dry with paper towels.
- 2. Heat olive oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add halloumi in single layer.
- 3. Cook 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden crust forms.
- 4. Reduce heat to medium. Drizzle honey over slices, sprinkle thyme and chili flakes.
- 5. Cook 30 seconds until honey bubbles and coats cheese. Transfer to plate.
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd pan for maximum crust.
- Use Cyprus PDO halloumi for best texture.
- Serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 slices
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1280mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: halloumi honey thyme, fried halloumi, sweet salty halloumi