Name: Saganaki (Flaming Greek Cheese) Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 8 oz. Kasseri cheese; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp brandy; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Saganaki (Flaming Greek Cheese) Recipe

Lillian Finke Modified: August 18, 2024

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How To Make Saganaki (Flaming Greek Cheese)

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 5 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz. Kasseri cheese
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp brandy
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Cut the Kasseri cheese into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
Dredge the cheese slices in flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the cheese slices to the hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully add the brandy.
Ignite the brandy with a long match or lighter and let it burn for a few seconds until the flames subside.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the cheese and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Serve the Saganaki immediately while it is still hot and gooey.

Nutrition

Calories : 320kcal
Total Fat : 26g
Saturated Fat : 12g
Cholesterol : 55mg
Sodium : 550mg
Total Carbohydrates : 5g
Protein : 15g

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