This isn’t just avocado toast — the crispy halloumi, perfectly cooked fried egg combo delivers a salty, creamy bite that’s perfect for brunch lovers.
Dubbed “The Saturday Sandwich” by vegetarian cook Rasmus Zepernick, this egg and halloumi breakfast sandwich is the perfect way to start your morning. Simply toast pieces of the bread of choice (sourdough for Zepernick), smear on cream cheese and mashed avocado. The other toppings for this vegetarian sandwich include fried eggs and halloumi, and sautéed chunks of bell pepper. Fresh pea shoots are the ultimate garnish.
This recipe comes from Zepernick’s cookbook, Halloumi, an all-encompassing guide to one of his favourite ingredients. He writes, “My girlfriend and I have started setting aside some extra time to cook whenever we’re home during the weekends. On Saturdays we often make delicious sandwiches for lunch, and this one is my personal favourite.”
Want to make sure your yolk stays runny while the egg whites are set and have perfectly crispy edges? See our guide on how to fry an egg perfectly for pro tips.
Other great halloumi recipes include his Halloumi Fries with Béarnaise Dip and unique Potato Salad. For other main dishes, Zepernick has created this Vegetarian Spaghetti Carbonara with halloumi instead of pancetta, and this Halloumi Veggie Burger.
Fried Egg and Halloumi Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 bell pepper
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 200 g / 7 oz block halloumi
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 1 avocado
- Pea shoots for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by rinsing the pepper and cutting it into large chunks. Place the chunks in a preheated oven with a drizzle of oil on top and roast them until soft and nicely charred.
- Cut 2 slices of bread as thick or thin as you’d like. I prefer to use sourdough bread for this recipe, but feel free to use any other type of loaf.
- In a heated pan, add butter or oil and toast the bread to your liking.
- Cut the halloumi into 6 slices. Fry the slices in another pan until golden brown and crispy.
- Once the bread has turned crispy, move it onto a plate and use the same pan to fry the 2 eggs.
- Now it’s time to assemble your sandwiches. Start by spreading a generous amount of cream cheese onto each piece of bread. Peel, cut, and mash the avocado and place it on top of the cheese, then add the fried peppers, halloumi, and finally the fried egg. Garnish with pea shoots and enjoy!
