Saganaki (Fried Cheese)

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Greek-style light and flavorful appetizer that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Saganaki (Fried Cheese)

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 187.4

Description

This Greek appetizer features Kefalotyri or kasseri cheese, Butter, juice only. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, smooth, comforting richness. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut the cheese into bite-sized cubes.
  2. Melt the butter in a "saganaki" (or another frying pan), and
  3. fry the cheese on all sides until crusty and chestnut colored.
  4. Squeeze lemon juice over the cheese and serve with bread, other appetizers, and wine or ouzo.
  5. Books, New York.
  6. Typed for you

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 187.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19.0g30%
Saturated Fat 11.8g60%
Cholesterol 49.0mg17%
Sodium 170.0mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 2.5g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 2.5g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, butter, cheese, eggs, fried, frying, greek, juice, kasseri, kefalotyri, only, saganaki, title, vegetarian
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