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crusty bread topped with melted saganaki
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5 from 3 votes

Saganaki (fried Greek Cheese)

Enjoy this easy Greek Cheese Saganaki at home with just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes! Golden, crispy outside, melty cheese inside, bursting with bright lemon flavor!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: saganaki, greek appetizer, flaming cheese, fried cheese, greek fried cheese, greek recipe, greek cuisine
Servings: 4
Calories:
Author: A Gouda Life

Equipment

  • small skillet
  • 2 shallow bowls

Ingredients

  • olive oil OR vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 wedges Kasseri cheese sliced 1/2" thick
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour

For Serving:

  • 1 whole lemon cut in wedges
  • pita, naan or crusty bread cut in triangles

Instructions

  • Slice cheese into 1/2" thick wedges.
  • Add cool tap water to the first shallow bowl. In the second add the flour.
  • Working one wedge at a time, dip the cheese into water then dredge in flour, shaking off excess flour and being sure to coat all top, bottom and all sides.
  • Add oil to a small frying pan over medium-high heat. As soon as the oil is hot (not smoking!), carefully place the cheese slices.
  • Fry for a couple of minutes per side or until a golden-brown crust forms.
  • Remove from the skillet. Squeeze juice from one lemon wedge over the top then serve right away with pita, naan or crusty bread and extra lemon wedges.