Best 4 Halloumi Cheese Fingers Recipes

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Halloumi cheese fingers are a delicious and versatile snack or appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with halloumi cheese, which is a semi-hard, brined cheese that originates from Cyprus, these crispy and flavorful fingers are a popular choice for parties, picnics, and potlucks. They can be prepared in a variety of ways, including baking, grilling, or pan-frying, and can be served with a variety of dipping sauces or toppings. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a more elaborate appetizer, halloumi cheese fingers are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HALLOUMI CHEESE FINGERS



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Fry or grill this Cypriot-style cheese and serve with a Greek salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ tablespoon olive oil
6 ounces halloumi cheese, cut into 1/2 inch thick sticks
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the halloumi sticks, and cook until the cheese turns light, golden-brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice, oregano, and pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 935.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

20 WAYS TO USE HALLOUMI CHEESE



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Try these halloumi cheese recipes for dishes you won't forget! From grilled cheese to burgers to salad and tacos, you'll flip for halloumi.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 20

Life-Changing Fried Halloumi Bites
Grilled Halloumi Cheese
Halloumi Cheese Fingers
Crispy Halloumi Burgers
Grilled Halloumi Sandwiches
Halloumi Hummus Bowls
Easy Halloumi Salad
Grilled Halloumi Tacos
Halloumi Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes u0026amp; Mint
Potato, Courgette u0026amp; Halloumi Hash with Tomato Sauce
Avocado and Halloumi Wraps
Halloumi Pizza with Spinach and Tomatoes
Butter Halloumi Curry
Quick and Easy Halloumi Fajitas
Tomato Za'atar Soup with Halloumi Croutons
Yellow Nectarine Salad with Grilled Halloumi
Bruschetta Baked Halloumi
Sweet Potato, Spinach, and Halloumi Curry
Grilled Halloumi With Watermelon and Basil-Mint Oil
Grilled Halloumi With Berry Mint Salad

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a Halloumi cheese recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     appetizer

Time 16m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound (2-slabs) Halloumi cheese
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Cheese Marinade, recipe follows
1 shallot finely diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to high heat.
  • Brush cheese with 2 tablespoons oil. Grill on each side for 2 to 3 minutes until well marked. Remove from the grill. Pour marinade over the cheese and toss. Slice cheese into 1/2-inch pieces and serve.
  • In a bowl, stir all the ingredients together.

HALLOUMI CHEESE FINGERS



Halloumi Cheese Fingers image

Fry or grill this Cypriot-style cheese and serve with a Greek salad and crusty bread for a complete meal.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ tablespoon olive oil
6 ounces halloumi cheese, cut into 1/2 inch thick sticks
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the halloumi sticks, and cook until the cheese turns light, golden-brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice, oregano, and pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 935.9 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality halloumi cheese for the best results.
  • Cut the halloumi cheese into even-sized fingers so that they cook evenly.
  • Coat the halloumi cheese fingers in a mixture of flour, cornstarch, and spices before frying. This will help them to get crispy and golden brown.
  • Fry the halloumi cheese fingers in hot oil until they are crispy on the outside and melted on the inside.
  • Serve the halloumi cheese fingers immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Halloumi cheese fingers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be served as a main course with a side of salad or vegetables. With their crispy coating and melted, gooey center, halloumi cheese fingers are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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