Name: Saganaki (Fried Cheese Appetizer)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/2 pound Kefalograviera cheese or other hard, salty cheese(such as Graviera or Kasseri); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Saganaki (Fried Cheese Appetizer)

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Saganaki (Fried Cheese Appetizer)

Deliciously Soft and Saganaki (Fried Cheese Appetizer)

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Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Course Appetizer, Breakfast

Servings

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

1/2 pound Kefalograviera cheese or other hard, salty cheese(such as Graviera or Kasseri)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

Cut the cheese into slices that are about 1/4 inch thick.
Dredge the cheese slices in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
When the oil is hot, add the cheese slices to the pan in a single layer. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side,until the cheese is golden brown and crispy.
Serve the saganaki hot, with lemon wedges on the side.