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Saganaki (Pan-seared Greek cheese appetizer) Recipe

Saganaki (Pan-seared Greek cheese appetizer)

Bushra
This classic Greek Saganaki is a showstopping appetizer that takes just 15 minutes to prepare. With 23.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Servings 2 people
Calories 379 kcal

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed pan

Ingredients
  

  • 110 g cheese (Graviera, kefalograviera, kasseri, kefalotyri, Monterey Jack, provolone or young Pecorino) alternatives listed
  • 50 g plain flour for dredging
  • oil for frying
  • 1/2 lemon

Instructions
 

  • To prepare this saganaki recipe, slice a large block of cheese (or some smaller if you prefer), approx. 10*7cm and 1,5 cm thick. If you cut the cheese thinner, the saganaki will melt into the pan.
  • Place the cheese under running water and then dredge into the flour, shaking off the excess flour. This will help the saganaki form a nice golden crust and to hold its shape when fried.
  • Into a small heavy-bottomed pan add some oil. As soon as the oil heats, add the cheese and fry for a few minutes on both sides, flipping the saganaki carefully with a spatula, until nicely colored.
  • Prepare this delicious Greek cheese saganaki recipe and serve, while still smoking hot as a delicious meze with a last minute squeeze of a lemon. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 23.4gFat: 22.3gSaturated Fat: 10.6gCholesterol: 39.6mgSodium: 933.3mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 0.6g
Keyword flaming cheese, Greek appetizer, kefalograviera cheese, Mediterranean meze, pan-fried cheese
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