Greek Saganaki

Ingredients

• 1/4 pound of Kefalotyri or Kasseri cheese, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Directions

1. Place the slices of cheese on a plate and season with salt and pepper.
2. Dust the cheese slices lightly with flour.
3. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add the cheese slices to the skillet and cook until golden brown on each side, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
5. Transfer the cheese slices to a serving plate.
6. Squeeze the juice of the lemon wedges over the cheese slices.
7. Sprinkle the oregano over the top.
8. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• The word “Saganaki” comes from the Greek word for “frying pan”.
• The cheese used in Saganaki is usually Kefalotyri, a hard Greek cheese made from sheep’s milk.
• The cheese is often served flambéed with brandy or ouzo.