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Saganaki: Flaming Cheese

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Ingredients

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1 lb kasseri cheese (sliced 1/2-inch thick, brick or wheel)
2 tablespoons olive oil (more if needed)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup ouzo
2 fresh lemons, cut into wedges
4 pita bread, warmed and cut into triangles for serving

Nutritional information

229
Calories
45 g
Calories From Fat
5.1 g
Total Fat
0.7 g
Saturated Fat
0 mg
Cholesterol
215.2 mg
Sodium
28.1 g
Carbs
1.6 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Sugars
4.4 g
Protein
65g
Serving Size

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Saganaki: Flaming Cheese

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    I had Saganaki for the first time in a wonderful, little restaurant in Athens while on our Mediterranean vacation last winter, so when I saw this recipe I just had to try it. The grocery store in my hometown didn't have kasseri cheese so used Kraft cheese slices instead. It turned out incredible!!

    • 145 min
    • Serves 6
    • Easy

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    Saganaki: Flaming Cheese, This is so very simple, very impressive and fun to make! Opa (Prep time includes marinade time), I had Saganaki for the first time in a wonderful, little restaurant in Athens while on our Mediterranean vacation last winter, so when I saw this recipe I just had to try it The grocery store in my hometown didn’t have kasseri cheese so used Kraft cheese slices instead It turned out incredible!!, It was great! Did not marinate for 2 hours still very flavorful and gooey!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    Slice the Cheese Into 1/2" Thick Triangles or 3-4" Squares (depending on the Style You Buy).

    2
    Done

    Place Brandy Into a Zip-Lock Baggie and Add Cheese Portions, Seal and Let Marinate For 2 Hours).

    3
    Done

    Heat Oil in a Cast Iron Skillet Over a Med/High Heat. Remove Cheese Portions from Marinade, Reserving Marinade For Later Use.

    4
    Done

    Dredge Cheese Thru the Flour, Shaking Off Excess.

    5
    Done

    Fry the Cheese Slices Approx 2 Minutes, Flip With Spatula and Fry an Additional 1-2 Minutes. Remove from Heat When Nicely Seared on Each Side and Gooey.

    6
    Done

    Now Here Is Where You Need to Heed a Caution -- Carefully Carry the Cast Iron Skillet to the Dinner Table. Pour 1 Ounce of the Brandy Marinade Over the Top of the Fried Cheese, and Immediately Set Ablaze With a Lighter. (be Sure to Yell "opa". Immediately Squeeze a Lemon Slice Over the Top to Dowse the Flames.

    7
    Done

    Serve With Warmed Pita Slices and Additional Lemon Wedges. Enjoy!

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