Greek Saganaki Recipe

Greek Saganaki Recipe

Greek Saganaki  Recipe

This Greek saganaki recipe is a traditional Greek appetizer comprised of a cheese that is lit on fire, in turn giving it a crispy outside.

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Main Ingredients

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Graviera cheese water all purpose flour olive oil brandy or bourbon lemon liquid honey fresh thyme

Brush each side of the cheese slice with water or run quickly under water. Then, dredge in the flour, shaking off excess flour.

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Brush

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Place cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until hot and then turn the heat to medium. Pour in the olive oil.

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Heat

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Add cheese to the hot pan and cook until the cheese just begins to melt and a golden brown crust forms, about 2 minutes.

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Add

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Quickly flip the cheese and cook another 1-2 minutes until golden brown on the other side.

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Flip

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Remove the skillet from the heat immediately and place on a wooden cutting board.

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Remove

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Make sure you have alot of space above the pan as the flame can get quite high. Pour the bourbon or brandy over the cheese in the skillet and then light the bourbon using a long lighter.

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Light

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Squeeze some lemon juice over top after the flames extinguish (you can gently blow on the flame to help it extinguish).

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Squeeze

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Serve cheese in the pan or on a plate, drizzled with honey and fresh thyme if desired.

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Serve

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