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Keto Halloumi Egg Nest | Zero-Carb Breakfast

Crispy pan-fried halloumi cheese forms a golden nest cradling a perfectly baked egg, delivering restaurant-quality indulgence with zero carbs. Our Fat Switch swaps full-fat halloumi for reduced-fat varieties and uses cooking spray instead of excess butter, slashing 38% of calories while maintaining that signature squeaky, caramelised exterior.

15m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

Servings

325

Calories

31g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 250g reduced-fat halloumi cheese, sliced into 8 pieces (¼-inch thick)
✓ 4 large eggs (2 per serving)
✓ 6 sprays olive oil cooking spray
✓ 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
✓ ½ tsp smoked paprika
✓ ¼ tsp sea salt
✓ ⅛ tsp black pepper
✓ 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
✓ Fresh mint leaves (4-5 torn)
✓ 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese (optional garnish)
✓ ⅓ tsp red pepper flakes
✓ Pinch of garlic powder

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the halloumi nests: Pat 4 halloumi slices dry with paper towels to remove any moisture. This ensures maximum crispiness during cooking. Set aside the remaining 4 slices for topping.

2. Heat your pan: Place a non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. The surface should shimmer but not smoke—halloumi needs consistent, controlled heat.

3. Spray and sear: Apply 3 sprays of olive oil cooking spray to the hot pan. Immediately place 4 halloumi slices in a circle pattern, leaving 1-inch gaps between them. This creates space for the egg later.

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4. Create the nest walls: Sear for 2–3 minutes until golden and squeaky, pressing gently with a spatula. Flip and cook the second side for 2 minutes until pale golden. Do not over-brown—you want contrast between crispy edges and tender interior.

5. Form the nest shape: While the first batch cools for 30 seconds on a cutting board, spray the pan again and cook the remaining 4 slices identically. Once all 8 pieces are cooked, arrange 4 slices per nest by overlapping them slightly in a circle to form a cup shape with 2-inch depth.

6. Crack and nestle the eggs: Return nests to the warm pan over medium heat. Crack one egg into the centre of each nest. Season the yolk with a pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

7. Bake until set: Cover the pan with a lid or foil and reduce heat to medium-low. Bake for 6–8 minutes until the egg white is fully set but the yolk remains runny (or cook 2 minutes longer for fully cooked yolk).

8. Garnish and serve: Slide each nest onto a warm plate. Drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle paprika, torn mint, parsley, and optional feta. Serve immediately while the cheese is still warm and the yolk is silky.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories325 kcal

Protein31g

Carbohydrates1g

Fat18g

🏷️ Tags

#keto halloumi breakfast#zero-carb egg recipe#high-protein cheese dishes

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