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Home » Cuisine » Greek » Saganaki

Saganaki

May 27, 2010 by Faith 29 Comments

It was fairly recently that I was introduced to Saganaki.  When I first had it, I was living in Florida and one of my best friends was Greek.  The first time we went to a local Greek restaurant together I asked her to recommend something and she immediately suggested Saganaki.  I tried it and have loved it ever since.  Recently, my boss (who is Greek) was kind enough to give me a copy of her Greek church’s cookbook, which is called The Midas Touch (thank you so much, Katie!).  After thumbing through the lovely book I knew right away that I wanted to make Saganaki first.

The recipe for Saganaki is listed in the cookbook without amounts or measurements, so the version I have below is my adaptation, which serves about 4 people as an appetizer.

Saganaki (Fried Kefalotiri Cheese) (Adapted from The Midas Touch by the Women’s Philoptochos Committee of the Hellenic Orthodox Church, Buffalo, New York)

(Yield:  serves 4 as an appetizer)

4-6 oz Kefalotiri cheese, sliced into about 1/4-inch thick slabs

1 TB flour

1 TB unsalted butter

Lemon wedges, for serving

Coat the cheese with flour and gently rub off the excess.  In a medium pan, melt the butter over medium heat.  Once melted, add the cheese and fry until golden brown on both sides.  Serve immediately, with lemon wedges to squeeze on top.

Filed Under: Appetizers, Greek Tagged: Greek, Kefalotiri Cheese, Recipes

Comments

  1. Harv m says

    November 3, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    But I make it flaming with conac

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  2. Harv m says

    November 3, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    I make this all the time I loooove it

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  3. Irina says

    May 17, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    MMMmmmmmmmmmmm I am just back from Athens,Greece and I think their food is the best!

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  4. Mimi says

    June 2, 2010 at 5:35 pm

    Awesome! I could make an entire meal out of this and a salad.
    Mimi

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  5. theUngourmet says

    June 2, 2010 at 8:54 am

    Yum! I love this! It looks crisp, cheesy and delicious. I’ll have to look for this cheese. I love the name of the church’s cookbook too. :)

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  6. Barbara Bakes says

    May 31, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    I can’t believe this is the first time I’m hearing about this. I love Greek food and I love fried cheese, so it’s perfect for me.

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  7. Nicole, RD says

    May 31, 2010 at 7:59 pm

    I just need to find the cheese! Fingers crossed for Whole Foods!!!!

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  8. Reeni says

    May 30, 2010 at 5:34 pm

    This looks perfect Faith! Golden brown and delicious! It looks kind of like a hash brown.

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  9. Erica says

    May 29, 2010 at 6:48 pm

    This cheese looks crispy and delicious.

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  10. marla {family fresh cooking} says

    May 29, 2010 at 6:40 pm

    OMG, fried CHEESE! Wow. I have never had this variety of cheese, but it sounds great. I love all Greek food, so I am sure I would be swooned :) xo

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  11. tasteofbeirut says

    May 29, 2010 at 8:46 am

    I think that was the highlight of my one and only visit to a Greek restaurant years ago: I could not get that cheese out of my (food-obsessed) mind; never had it again!
    so I am going to look for it you are reviving my interest Faith

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  12. ingrid says

    May 28, 2010 at 7:46 pm

    I love Greek food. I’m not certain but I think I had this before. In restaurants do they common serve it a flame?
    ~ingrid

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  13. 5 Star Foodie says

    May 28, 2010 at 6:58 pm

    Though I’ve had Kefalotiri cheese, I’ve never made Saganaki and I really need to try it soon! Sounds super delicious!

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  14. Jen says

    May 28, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    This is right up my alley! Yum, yum, yum!

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  15. Blond Duck says

    May 28, 2010 at 11:37 am

    How can you not like grilled cheese? My favorite is the spinach pies…oh drool!

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  16. steph (whisk/spoon) says

    May 28, 2010 at 11:28 am

    so delicious! i make saganaki all the time. yours is perfectly fried!

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  17. Krista says

    May 28, 2010 at 10:22 am

    Oh, boy! Fried cheese sure sounds like a decadent treat!!

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  18. Lazaro says

    May 28, 2010 at 8:57 am

    That cheese is fried to perfection. I am very impressed!

    Great job,

    Cheers!

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  19. Evelyn @ cheers2healthy says

    May 28, 2010 at 8:52 am

    Yum!! I’ve never even heard of Saganaki! It looks really easy to prepare too.

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  20. [email protected] says

    May 28, 2010 at 8:38 am

    saganaki is the BEST! i am greek….have i told you before? and this takes the cake for good greek food ;)

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  21. Rosa says

    May 28, 2010 at 7:04 am

    OMG, that looks so good! I love those kinds of cheeses. A delicacy!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  22. grace says

    May 28, 2010 at 4:21 am

    grilled cheese is good. fried cheese is heavenly. frankly, i’m weak in the knees just thinking about it. :)

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  23. Chiara says

    May 28, 2010 at 3:24 am

    Fried cheese. Heavenly!

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  24. Joanne says

    May 28, 2010 at 3:52 am

    Merely the thought of fried cheese has me drooling all over my keyboard. You are an enabler my friend :P

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  25. MaryMoh says

    May 28, 2010 at 12:58 am

    I have never heard of this cheese. It looks very delicious.

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  26. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    May 27, 2010 at 11:29 pm

    Ooh I love saganaki too! I love how goldena nd crispy you’ve made this Faith! :D And I have a special love (ok lust) for halloumi cheese too :)

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  27. Heavenly Housewife says

    May 28, 2010 at 12:33 am

    Oh yes, fried cheese! I know this is going to be awesome!
    Have a delicious weekend!
    *kisses* HH

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  28. Anh says

    May 27, 2010 at 9:19 pm

    Oh!! I only fry haloumi and it’s soo delicious. I want this dish right now, Faith.

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  29. Veronica M. says

    May 27, 2010 at 8:17 pm

    FRIED CHEESE?!!! Yes, please. :D

    Reply

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