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 mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Servings 2 people
Calories 379 kcal
- 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
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!
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