Halloumi french toast
The best savoury french toast you’ll ever try !
This savoury french toast is a 10 minute recipe that makes for a delicious breakfast or dinner side. You simply dip the toast in a egg and milk mix and then top it with grated halloumi. Pair it with some avocado, eggs and you will have a well balance, nutritious and high protein breakfast.
Since halloumi is a naturally savoury cheese I am pairing the french toast with some homemade hot honey for that sweet and savoury combo. There is something truly addictive about halloumi that has been doused in sweet honey and is then cooked to golden, caramelised and sticky perfection. But you can also pair it with another syrup of your choice such as maple or agave!
So what is halloumi?
It is a firm and salty cheese traditionally made with sheep and goats milk originating from Cyprus. Due to its firm texture it makes it perfect for pan frying as it doesn’t melt and instead gets a delicious golden and crispy exterior. Best part is that you can directly dry fry it without the need for adding any oil, although you are also welcome to add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to the pan to add some healthy fats.
🌱Vegan and GF
🍽️ 4 portions
Ingredients
1 halloumi block (225g)
1 egg
45mL milk
1 tsp Italian herb seasoning
4 sourdough slices (can be GF)
Hot honey
60g honey
1 tsp chilli flakes
Method
Make the hot honey, Add the honey and chilli to frying pan. Heat over medium heat until the honey very lightly begins to simmer. Give the mixture a quick stir to combine, then remove pan from the heat
Grate your halloumi in a bowl bowl with the coarse side of a greater
In a shallow bowl crack your egg, add the milk, herbs, and mix well with a fork
Dip the bred slices in the bowl with the egg mix. Allow to soak for 2 mins, then carefully turn over and soak for 2 mins more
Transfer the soaked slices to a dish and top ine side with a generous a mount of your grated halloumi
Bring a frying pan to medium heat and dry fry your halloumi toast. First cook the halloumi side facing down for 3-4 minutes and then flip them to cook the other side for 3-4 min
Serve on a plate and drizzle with the hot honey. Enjoy while hot !
FAQS and Tips
You can swap the hot honey by just honey if you prefer a less spicy version or even mango or chilli chutney for that sweet savoury contrast
