FLAMING CHEESE (GREEK SAGANAKI)
Greek restaurants famous Flaming Cheese. The hard Greek cheese can be found in Greek or Middle Eastern grocery stores and gourmet food shops.
Provided by Deb Mattson
Categories Greek
Time 32m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1 Season both sides of cheese with salt and pepper. Place cheese in shallow dish and cover with brandy. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- 2 Season flour with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- 3 Remove cheese from dish, reserve 1/4 c brandy. Dredge cheese in seasoned flour coating completely.
- 4 In a large saute pan over medium heat, melt butter.
- 5 Pan fry cheese 2 minutes per side. Add reserved brandy and carefully flame the brandy, shaking pan back and forth several times.
- 6 Add lemon juice.
- 7 Remove cheese from pan and serve with pita bread and olives.
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Nicki Nick
nick-n@hotmail.comI was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of cheese, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cheese was perfectly melted and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is a fan of cheese.
YUSUF HASSAN
yh64@hotmail.comThis dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the crispy cheese and the tangy sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Cal
cal4@gmail.comI tried making this dish, but it didn't turn out well. The cheese didn't melt properly and the sauce was too salty. I think I will try a different recipe next time.
Tarrie Tech
ttech@aol.comThis dish is amazing! The cheese is so flavorful and the sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making this again. Thank you for sharing!
Erin brown
e-brown21@yahoo.comThis dish was a disappointment. The cheese was not melted properly and the sauce was too sour. I would not recommend this recipe.
Abir Mahmod
a-mahmod85@gmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests. The cheese is perfectly melted and the sauce is delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves cheese.
Naveed Ahmad
naveed0@gmail.comThis recipe is amazing! The cheese is so flavorful and the sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making this again. Thank you for sharing!
ishak Limbu
ishak@yahoo.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a success. The cheese is always perfectly melted and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving this with pita bread or crackers.
RedMNC
redmnc54@gmail.comThis dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends. The cheese is perfectly melted and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving this with pita bread or crackers.
Z Sports live
lz@gmail.comThe cheese was a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. Would try again, but cook the cheese for less time.
Josh Carter
j@yahoo.comMeh. It was okay. Not as good as I thought it would be.
Nasmi Naseem
nnaseem@gmail.comAmazing! This recipe is now a staple in my household. So flavorful. I love the contrast between the crispy cheese and the tangy sauce. 10/10 would recommend.
Anshu Lama
lama_anshu19@hotmail.comIt was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.
Ayush Sooklaul
ayushs@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of cheese, but this dish was surprisingly good. The cheese was melted and gooey, and the lemon and cognac sauce was tangy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who loves cheese.
Damulu Frank
frank_damulu@aol.comThis dish is amazing! The cheese is so flavorful. I used a sharp cheddar and it was perfect. The lemon and cognac sauce is a great complement to the cheese. I will definitely be making this again.
Prince Boansi
b.prince@gmail.com5/5. Will definitely make this again. My family loved it. Easy to follow recipe. The lemon and cognac sauce is perfection.
mobiles trailer-
mobilest@gmail.comWow! This flaming cheese recipe is a showstopper. It's so easy to make and always impresses my guests. Love that the cheese is perfectly melted and gooey on the inside, while the outside is perfectly crispy. Highly recommend!