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Greek Fried Cheese

Crispy Greek Fried Cheese That Melts in Your Mouth

Greek Fried Cheese, or Saganaki, is a delicious, crispy appetizer that is sure to impress.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese
  • 8 oz Kefalograviera Cheese Substitute with Kefalotyri or Graviera if needed.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh lemon juice for flavor.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Seasoned with salt.
For Frying
  • ½ cup Olive Oil High-quality extra virgin olive oil.
For Topping
  • 1 tsp Flaky Salt For garnish.

Equipment

  • frying pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Greek Fried Cheese
  1. Start by cutting the Kefalograviera cheese into uniform blocks, each about ½ inch thick.
  2. Dredge each cheese block in the seasoned all-purpose flour, making sure they are fully coated.
  3. In a frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
  4. Carefully add the coated cheese blocks to the hot oil and fry for about 3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from oil and place on paper towel-lined plate. Squeeze fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with flaky salt before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Serve fresh and enjoy while hot for the best experience.

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