Fried Cheese: Saganaki

Name: Fried Cheese: Saganaki
Ingredients: 1/2 pound kasseri cheese, sliced 1/2-inch thick (use feta as alternative); 1 cup flour; 1/4 cup olive oil; Freshly ground pepper; 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves; Lemon wedges, for garnish

6 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 pound kasseri cheese, sliced 1/2-inch thick (use feta as alternative)
1 cup flour
1/4 cup olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
Lemon wedges, for garnish

Directions

1

Dredge the cheese slices in flour, tap off any excess.
2

Chill while oil heats.
3

In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over high heat, add the cheese slices and saute until golden brown on all sides, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side.
4

Keep warm in oven while finishing next batches.
5

Transfer cheese to platter, season with pepper, sprinkle with parsley, and finish with squeeze of lemon.