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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.
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But I make it flaming with conac
I make this all the time I loooove it
MMMmmmmmmmmmmm I am just back from Athens,Greece and I think their food is the best!
Awesome! I could make an entire meal out of this and a salad.
Mimi
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. :)
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.
I just need to find the cheese! Fingers crossed for Whole Foods!!!!
This looks perfect Faith! Golden brown and delicious! It looks kind of like a hash brown.
This cheese looks crispy and delicious.
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
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
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
Though I’ve had Kefalotiri cheese, I’ve never made Saganaki and I really need to try it soon! Sounds super delicious!
This is right up my alley! Yum, yum, yum!
so delicious! i make saganaki all the time. yours is perfectly fried!
Oh, boy! Fried cheese sure sounds like a decadent treat!!
How can you not like grilled cheese? My favorite is the spinach pies…oh drool!
That cheese is fried to perfection. I am very impressed!
Great job,
Cheers!
Yum!! I’ve never even heard of Saganaki! It looks really easy to prepare too.
saganaki is the BEST! i am greek….have i told you before? and this takes the cake for good greek food ;)
OMG, that looks so good! I love those kinds of cheeses. A delicacy!
Cheers,
Rosa
Fried cheese. Heavenly!
grilled cheese is good. fried cheese is heavenly. frankly, i’m weak in the knees just thinking about it. :)
Merely the thought of fried cheese has me drooling all over my keyboard. You are an enabler my friend :P
I have never heard of this cheese. It looks very delicious.
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 :)
Oh yes, fried cheese! I know this is going to be awesome!
Have a delicious weekend!
*kisses* HH
Oh!! I only fry haloumi and it’s soo delicious. I want this dish right now, Faith.
FRIED CHEESE?!!! Yes, please. :D