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Cheese Saganaki Recipe: How to Make Greek Fried Cheese
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Cheese Saganaki Recipe: How to Make Greek Fried Cheese

Saganaki beautifully embodies the Greek philosophy of celebrating simple, high-quality ingredients. Made with local hard cheeses like kefalotyri, graviera, or kasseri, these cheeses have high melting points that create a perfectly golden crust while preserving their creamy interior.

By Alexandras Home

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November 27, 2024

By Alexandras Home

Ingredients

  • 2

     blocks hard cheese (e.g., kefalotyri, graviera, or halloumi)

  • 2/3

     cup (160 ml) water

  • 3/4

    cup (90 g) all-purpose flour

  • 1

    egg, beaten

  • 3/4

    cup (60 ml) olive oil (for frying)

  • Lemon juice (for serving)

  • Fresh oregano or thyme (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

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TOTAL TIME

15 minutes

2 servings

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Traditionally served as part of a meze spread, saganaki pairs wonderfully with crusty bread, a refreshing ouzo, or a glass of white wine like Gratsi White. This dish tantalizes the taste buds and reflects the warm, inviting spirit of Greek hospitality. Saganaki anchors a meze table — let Spinach Bean Ricotta dip fill the bowl beside it, Gratsi Loaded Hummus bring the earthy richness, and Bruschetta with Feta Tomatoes add the toasty bite. Roasted Fingerling Sweet Potato completes the spread with something warm and grounding. Pour a glass of Gratsi Sparkling White — the fizz plays off the salty, crispy cheese perfectly.

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Step 1: Prepare and Coat the Cheese

Cut the cheese into thick slices (1–1.5 cm / ½ inch). Dip each slice in water, then coat lightly with flour, shaking off excess. Dip the floured slices into the beaten egg, then coat them in flour again for a crispier crust.

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Step 2: Fry Until Golden

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the cheese slices for 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

A square piece of breaded food is being lifted with a gold spatula from a pan with oil, while another piece fries in the oil. A glass of yellow liquid sits on the counter in the background. Two golden-brown breaded squares are being fried in oil in a beige skillet, with the oil bubbling around them.

Step 3: Plate and Serve with Lemon

Transfer to a plate, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and garnish with oregano or thyme if desired. Serve immediately while hot!

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