Crispy Bacon-Wrapped Halloumi Bites

1. Cut the Halloumi Cheese

First, take the halloumi cheese and, starting at the short end, cut it crosswise into 8 even slices. Once you have your slices, cut each one in half to create 16 sticks. This will ensure each piece is bite-sized and perfect for wrapping.

2. Prepare the Bacon

Next, grab your bacon slices. Cut each slice in half to match the number of halloumi sticks. This will give you just the right amount of bacon to wrap around each piece of cheese.

3. Wrap the Halloumi with Bacon

Now, let's wrap the halloumi with the bacon. Place one end of a bacon half-slice over the end of a halloumi stick and start winding the bacon around it. Make sure to overlap the bacon as you go, covering as much of the halloumi as possible. Stretch the bacon slightly as you wrap and tuck in the ends. This tight wrapping ensures that the bacon cooks evenly and becomes deliciously crispy.

4. Fry the Bacon-Wrapped Halloumi

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once it's hot, place the bacon-wrapped halloumi sticks in the skillet. Fry them until the bacon is golden on all sides, which should take about 7 minutes. Turn them occasionally to ensure even cooking.