Slice the halloumi
Cut the halloumi into thin slices.
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Cypriot Cuisine Breakfast
Izgara Hellimli Tost – Grilled Halloumi and Tomato Toastie Recipe
Golden toasted halloumi and tomato, a perfect pairing in a pressed sandwich.
Prep 5 minCook 5 minTotal 10 minServings 1Difficulty Easy
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Toast the halloumi
Heat the sandwich press and lightly toast the halloumi slices in it.
Assemble the sandwich
Arrange the toasted halloumi and the tomato slices between the slices of sandwich bread and sprinkle a little dried mint over them.
Butter the outside
Spread butter on the outside of the bread.
Press until golden
Cook in the sandwich press, pressing down, until the bread is golden.
Time's up! Enjoy your meal.
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