Saganaki
(Flaming Greek Cheese)

Your guests will certainly appreciate the showmanship of being served this flaming dish.

It’s the perfect start to a festive Greek meal.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Servings: 6

1 pound soft Kasseri cheese
(may substitute mozzarella)

3 tablespoons butter, melted

juice of ½ lemon

2 tablespoons brandy

baguette, sliced

Cut cheese into 6 wedges and arrange in star shape in shallow heatproof serving dish. Brush with melted butter. Broil on high 4 to 6 inches from heat until cheese bubbles, 5 or 6 minutes. Remove from oven. Pour brandy over cheese and ignite immediately in front of guests. Extinguish by sprinkling with lemon juice. Serve with sliced baguette.




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		Written By Kim A. Fuqua \| Photography By Suzanne Farmer \| Food Styling BY Lori K. gregory

	Saganaki (Flaming Greek Cheese) Your guests will certainly appreciate the showmanship of being served this flaming dish. It’s the perfect start to a festive Greek meal. Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes Servings: 6 1 pound soft Kasseri cheese (may substitute mozzarella) 3 tablespoons butter, melted juice of ½ lemon 2 tablespoons brandy baguette, sliced Cut cheese into 6 wedges and arrange in star shape in shallow heatproof serving dish. Brush with melted butter. Broil on high 4 to 6 inches from heat until cheese bubbles, 5 or 6 minutes. Remove from oven. Pour brandy over cheese and ignite immediately in front of guests. Extinguish by sprinkling with lemon juice. Serve with sliced baguette.

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