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Two pieces of fried cheese on a plate, lemon wedges and a cloth napkin.
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Saganaki - Greek Fried Cheese

Saganaki - Greek fried cheese has a crunchy golden crust reveals a decadent warm cheese inside that is hard to say no to.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 440kcal
Author by Jenny | The Greek Foodie

Equipment

  • A cast iron pan

Ingredients

  • 1 lb hard cheese Like gruyere, graviera, kasseri or pecorino romano.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

For serving

  • 1 lemon quartered

Instructions

  • Cut the cheese into 0.5 inch thick slices and 2.5 to 3 inches wide. Each one must be thick enough that it doesn't melt during frying.
  • Immerse each slice in cold water. 
  • Dredge it in the flour. Do the sides as well. Shake off any excess flour.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Fry each cheese slice until it's golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  • Flip the slice halfway through to brown both sides nicely.
  • Serve hot with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Notes

Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only an estimate and can vary based on the products used.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 717IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 777mg | Iron: 1mg