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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 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine european
Servings 16
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
Keyword Easy Bacon, Pesto and Haloumi Bites
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