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Grilled halloumi cheese is served on a white plate.
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Halloumi Cheese: Grilled or Pan-Fried

Halloumi cheese is a delicacy. It has a golden brown, crispy exterior, a soft and gooey interior, and a savory flavor. It's a magic cheese that you can cook!
Course Snack
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 105kcal
Author Vered DeLeeuw

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces halloumi cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin; or olive oil spray

Instructions

  • Slice the halloumi block into eight one-ounce slices.
    Slicing the halloumi block.

Grilled Halloumi:

  • Heat a nonstick grill pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes. I use a double-burnet grill pan.
    Double-burner grill pan being heated.
  • Grease the grill with olive oil. Place the cheese slices in the pan (in two batches if necessary). Cook them until crisp and browned, for about 3-5 minutes per side.
    Halloumi cheese on the grill.
  • Serve immediately, while the cheese is still warm.
    Grilled halloumi is served.

Pan-Fried Halloumi:

  • Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
    Heating oil in a nonstick skillet.
  • Add the cheese slices and fry until browned, 3-5 minutes per side.
    Cooking halloumi in a skillet.
  • Serve immediately.
    Pan-fried halloumi is served on a white plate.

Video

Notes

  • If you flip the cheese pieces on the grill or in the frypan and discover that they're too pale for your liking, keep cooking them on the second side, then flip them again and let them brown some more on the first side.
  • Ideally, you should enjoy this cheese when freshly prepared. But if you must, you can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. Reheat them in the microwave or in a skillet over low heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 105kcal | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Sodium: 297mg