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Saganaki (Flaming Greek Cheese)

Saganaki is a Greek appetizer made with fried kasseri cheese. Chef John's recipe includes flambéing the cheese for a show-stopping presentation!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: Greek Inspired
Calories: 391
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 4 ounce package kasseri cheese
  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brandy, at room temperature
  • 0.5 lemon, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley

Method
 

  1. Brush each side of kasseri cheese with water; dredge both sides in flour, making sure the surface is completely covered.
  2. Preheat a well-seasoned cast iron skillet on medium-high heat until smoking; pour in olive oil. Carefully place floured cheese in hot oil and cook until cheese begins to ooze and a golden-brown crust forms, about 2 minutes. Quickly flip cheese over with a spatula. Fry until the bottom is golden brown, about 30 seconds more.
  3. Remove from the heat and place skillet onto a napkin-lined plate. Pour brandy into the skillet over the cheese. Light the brandy using a fireplace lighter. Squeeze some lemon juice on top to extinguish the last few flames and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 16gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 544mgFiber: 2g

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