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saganaki-greek-fried-cheese

Saganaki (Greek Fried Cheese)

Delicious Greek fried cheese, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
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Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 block kefalotyri or graviera cheese about 200g
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions 

  1. Cut the cheese into ½ inch thick slices.
  2. Dredge each slice in flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Fry the cheese slices until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  5. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 400mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Appetizer, Cheese, Fried
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