Description
Flaky, buttery croissants filled with golden crispy halloumi, peppery greens, and sweet jam — this Crispy Halloumi Croissant is the ultimate savory-sweet brunch sandwich.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz halloumi cheese, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
- 2 large croissants, halved horizontally
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup arugula or baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons fig jam or tomato jam
- Pinch of black pepper
- Optional: sliced tomato or roasted red peppers
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Pat halloumi slices dry and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Lightly toast croissant halves in a toaster or pan.
- Spread fig jam on bottom halves of croissants.
- Add arugula, crispy halloumi, black pepper, and optional vegetables.
- Top with croissant lids and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use room temperature halloumi for even searing.
- Add jam sparingly to avoid sogginess.
- Best served fresh while the cheese is hot and croissant is crisp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg