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Saganaki - Greek Fried Cheese

Saganaki is a popular Greek cheesy appetizer: a golden, crunchy exterior that gives way to a gooey, melted cheese interior, all served piping hot.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 145 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • flour
  • 1 about 3-4 oz thick square slice of kefalotyri or other hard cheese see above around 4 x 4 inches (11 x 11 cm). Thickness must be at least 2/3 of an inch or 1 ½ cm. If it is thinner, it will melt.
  • Lemon for serving

Instructions

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  1. Take the slice of cheese and dip it in cold water, then in white flour, shaking to remove excess and smoothing it with your fingers.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small pan under medium heat. Once hot, place the cheese in the pan and fry for about 2 minutes than flip carefully (I use a thin rubber spatula). Be careful not to let the crust slide off. Fry on the other side for about 2 minutes. The crust should be golden.
  3. Remove from pan and place on a plate, squeeze some lemon over it and serve right away.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 145kcal (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 145

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 145kcal 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.