Easy Bacon, Pesto and Haloumi Bites

Easy Bacon, Pesto, and Haloumi Bites are a simple yet flavorful appetizer, perfect for entertaining. These bite-sized delights feature crispy bacon wrapped around golden halloumi cheese, with a touch of pesto for added zest. Quick to prepare and utterly delicious, they’re sure to be a hit at any gathering.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Total Time 50

Course Snack

Cuisine european

Servings

Calories 658 kcal

Ingredients

8 thin rashers streaky bacon, halved crossways
2 tbsp basil pesto
16 large fresh basil leaves, plus small sprigs to serve
225g haloumi, cut into 16 pieces
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 220C/200C fan forced. Line a baking tray with sides with baking paper.
Place 1 piece of bacon on a board. Spread with a little pesto. Top 1 end of bacon with 1 basil leaf and 1 piece of haloumi. Roll up bacon to enclose cheese, securing with a toothpick. Place on prepared tray. Repeat with remaining bacon, pesto, basil and haloumi. Drizzle with oil.
Bake, brushing bacon with pan juices halfway through cooking, for 20 minutes or until bacon is golden and cheese is tender. Stand for 5 minutes. Serve with extra basil.

Notes

You will need 16 toothpicks for this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 658kcalCarbohydrates: 0.6gProtein: 8.1gFat: 13.7gSaturated Fat: 5.4gSodium: 775mgFiber: 0.1g

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Easy Bacon, Pesto and Haloumi Bites