saganaki (greek flaming cheese)

Name: Saganaki (Greek Flaming Cheese)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 8 ounce(s) kasseri cheese or provolone; 1/4 cup(s) flour; 1/2 large lemon; 1 ounce(s) brandy; - water; 1 teaspoon(s) olive oil

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Monika Rosales

Pembroke Pines, FL

Updated on Apr 11, 2013

Absolute delicious appetizer and simple to make at home. Greek cheese is Kasseri, but you can substitute with a chunk of provolone...perfect

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

8 ounces kasseri cheese or provolone
1/4 cup flour
1/2 large lemon
1 ounce brandy
- water
1 teaspoon olive oil

How To Make saganaki (greek flaming cheese)

Step 1

Dip the block of cheese in water to moisten.

Step 2

lightly cover all side with the flour.
Step 3

In a sauté pan drizzle with olive oil, and fry about 2-3 mins on each side on medium heat...till brown and crusty.
Step 4

Turn off heat..pull pan aside, pour the brandy around the cheese and carefully set on fire with a match or a long lighter...simply turn off with the squeeze of the lemon. Enjoy your flaming Greek cheese! OPA
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