Saganaki (Greek Flaming Cheese)

Name: Saganaki (Greek Flaming Cheese)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 8 oz kasseri cheese or provolone; 1/4 c flour; 1/2 large lemon; 1 oz brandy; water; 1 tsp olive oil

By Monika Rosales
@THEDEVOTEDCOOK

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

Rating:

★★★★★ 3 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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8 oz

kasseri cheese or provolone
1/4 c

flour
1/2 large

lemon
1 oz

brandy
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water
1 tsp

olive oil

How to Make Saganaki (Greek Flaming Cheese)

Step-by-Step

Dip the block of cheese in water to moisten.
lightly cover all side with the flour.
In a sauté pan drizzle with olive oil, and fry about 2-3 mins on each side on medium heat...till brown and crusty.
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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