Description

These grilled halloumi sandwiches are a deliciously simple dinner recipe! The salty, crispy cheese and hearty ciabatta roll make a simple sandwich irresistible! Top it with a slice of tomato and a little balsamic glaze for a grown-up grilled cheese!

Ingredients

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4 ciabatta or whole wheat buns
1 teaspoon olive oil
8oz package of halloumi, thinly sliced into 8 pieces.
1 large tomato
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze or pesto (optional)

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Instructions

Brush the inside of the buns with a bit of olive oil. I actually used a spray olive oil to lightly coat the buns.
Heat a large non-stick skillet or non-stick grill pan over medium heat. Place the buns cut side down on the pan while it heats up for 2-3 minutes. The buns should be just slightly toasted.
Place the halloumi slices in the pan in a single layer. (If your pan is small, you can do this in batches.)
Cook the halloumi for 2 minutes or until lightly browned then flip and continue to cook for 2 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
Top each sandwich with a slice of tomato and two pieces of halloumi.
Drizzle with balsamic glaze or pesto, if desired. Alex liked his plain, I liked mine with balsamic.

Notes

I’ve tried grilling halloumi on a cast iron grill pan, a cast iron skillet, and a non-stick skillet and I got the best results with the non-stick skillet. A cast iron pan can work but the halloumi is more likely to stick and it can melt if it’s heated for too long. I’d recommend a non-stick pan, if possible.