Saganaki Greek Cheese

Saganaki fried cheese in a black plate topped with a slice of lemon.

5 from 5 votes

Greek cheese saganaki is an easy and delectable appetizer, where tangy authentic Greek cheese is lightly coated in flour, then sizzled to golden perfection in a hot skillet. The result is an irresistibly gooey interior contrasted with a crispy, golden outer layer that's impossible to resist!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: Greek

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Author: Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Ingredients

1 block kefalotyri cheese see notes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon juice of

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Instructions

Dredge the block of cheese in flour and make sure every inch is well coated.
Heat up the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium high heat.
Once the oil is hot and shimmery, place the cheese in the pan and lower the heat to medium. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden.
Top with lemon juice and serve right away.

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Notes

Picking the Right Cheese: When you think of saganaki, cheese is the star of the show! So, getting the cheese right is crucial. You can use kefalotyri cheese or graviera. If not available, pecorino would do.

Don’t Forget the Splash of Lemon Juice: Adding that splash of lemon juice is a game-changer! The fried cheese saganaki brings that rich, salty goodness, but a little squeeze of lemon juice takes it to the next level by balancing out those flavors. Don't forget to give your sizzling cheese a good squeeze of lemon just before you serve it up hot!

Serve Right Away: Cheese is all about that gooey, rich goodness, right? And when it comes to traditional Greek saganaki you have got to serve it up sizzling hot and crispy to get that perfect texture and irresistible flavor!

Get the Pan Nice and Hot: Greek saganaki is all about that dreamy crispy exterior, right? So, to get it just right, you have got to make sure that the skillet is preheated. That step ensures that crunchy outer layer without overcooking the cheese.

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