FLAMING CHEESE (GREEK SAGANAKI)

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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

kasseri cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 cups brandy
1 cup flour
4 tablespoons butter, softened
2 lemons, juice of
8 pita bread, brushed with olive oil and grilled
1 cup kalamata olive

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.

Nicki Nick
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I 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
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This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the crispy cheese and the tangy sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Cal
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I 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
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This 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
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This dish was a disappointment. The cheese was not melted properly and the sauce was too sour. I would not recommend this recipe.


Abir Mahmod
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I 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
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This 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
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I'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
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This 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
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The 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
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Meh. It was okay. Not as good as I thought it would be.


Nasmi Naseem
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Amazing! 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
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It was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.


Ayush Sooklaul
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I'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
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This 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
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5/5. Will definitely make this again. My family loved it. Easy to follow recipe. The lemon and cognac sauce is perfection.


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Wow! 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!