Flaming Greek Cheese (Saganaki)

Name: Flaming Greek Cheese (Saganaki)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 (4 ounce) package kasseri cheese; 1 tablespoon water, or as needed; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons brandy, at room temperature; 1/2 lemon, or to taste; 1 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley

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This flaming cheese ritual was started by restaurateurs in Chicago, who encouraged customers to yell, 'Opa!' as the plate was being ignited. You can recreate the tradition at home in minutes, whether you'd like to spark up a little romance with an old flame on date night or just try a fast and fun cheese dish on a chilly weeknight. Serve with sliced fresh or grilled bread.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 10 min

Cook 3 min

Serves 2

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

1 (4 ounce) package kasseri cheese

1 tablespoon water, or as needed

1/4 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons brandy, at room temperature

1/2 lemon, or to taste

1 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 2

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 391

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 25.4g 33%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 544mg 24%

Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%

Dietary Fiber 1.8g 6%

Total Sugars 0.1g

Protein 16.3g 33%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Brush each side of the kasseri cheese with water.

Dredge both sides in flour, making sure the surface is completely covered.

Preheat a well seasoned cast iron skillet on medium-high heat until smoking.

Pour in olive oil.

Carefully place the floured cheese in the hot oil.

Cook until cheese begins to ooze and a golden brown crust forms, about 2 minutes.

Quickly flip cheese over with a spatula.

Fry until bottom is golden brown, about 30 seconds more.

Remove skillet from heat and transfer onto a napkin-lined plate.

Pour brandy over the cheese.

Light the brandy using a fireplace lighter.