Hot Honey Halloumi Grilled Cheese

That crispy sourdough, salty golden halloumi, gooey mozzarella, and drizzle of hot honey make every bite of this grilled cheese completely irresistible.

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Hot Honey Halloumi Grilled Cheese

This Hot Honey Halloumi Grilled Cheese is crispy, cheesy, sweet, and spicy! Golden pan-fried halloumi and gooey mozzarella are layered with fresh greens on sourdough, grilled until perfectly golden, then finished with homemade hot honey and chili flakes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Lunch, Sandwich

Cuisine: American

Servings: sandwiches

Calories: 1077kcal

Author: Love Keil

Equipment

Skillet

Ingredients

Grilled Cheese

4 slices sourdough bread
7 oz halloumi cheese sliced
1 cup mozzarella shredded
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons hot honey
handful basil or arugula
chili flakes to taste

Hot Honey

¼ cup honey
½ teaspoon chili flakes
pinch cayenne

Instructions

Make the hot honey. In a small bowl, stir together honey, chili flakes, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
Pan-fry the halloumi. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced halloumi and cook for 1–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and lightly crisp. Transfer to a plate.
Butter the bread. Spread softened butter evenly over one side of each sourdough slice.
Assemble the sandwiches. Place the bread butter-side down. Layer with shredded mozzarella, golden halloumi, fresh basil, and a drizzle of hot honey. Top with the more mozzarella and bread, butter-side up.
Grill until golden and melty. Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, gently pressing with a spatula, until the sourdough is golden brown and crisp and the mozzarella is melted.
Finish and serve. Transfer to a cutting board and drizzle with extra hot honey. Sprinkle with chili flakes, slice in half, and serve immediately while warm and melty. It pairs beautifully with a simple salad, tomato soup, or crispy fries.

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Notes

Use medium-low heat: This gives the bread time to turn golden and crispy while the mozzarella melts without burning the sourdough.
Pat the halloumi dry: Removing excess moisture helps the cheese brown beautifully in the skillet.
Don't skip the hot honey: The sweet and spicy drizzle balances the salty halloumi and rich, melty mozzarella.
Adjust the heat: Add more or less cayenne and chili flakes depending on how spicy you like your hot honey.
Best served immediately: This grilled cheese is at its crispiest and cheesiest when served hot and fresh.
Make it your own: Swap basil for fresh arugula or baby spinach, or use another good melting cheese in place of mozzarella.

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