Saganaki (Fried Cheese)

Name: Saganaki (Fried Cheese)
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 400g Kefalotyri Cheese, cut into 2 slices about 1.5 cm thick; 60g All-purpose Flour, for dredging; 120ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for shallow-frying; 1 Lemon, cut into wedges

Saganaki is a classic Greek appetizer featuring a salty, tangy cheese pan-fried until the exterior is crisp and golden while the inside becomes warm and slightly melty. Served simply with a bright squeeze of lemon, it makes a quick, irresistible starter that pairs perfectly with crusty bread or a glass of wine.

Saganaki is a classic Greek appetizer featuring a salty, tangy cheese pan-fried until the exterior is crisp and golden while the i... Show more

Traditional Greek Recipe

Health Grade

D+ · Occasional

Rating

4.5

Time

15 min

Price

2,14 €

Calories

445 kcal

vegetarian

few ingredients

quick

easy

Method

Slice the cheese

Cut the Kefalotyri Cheese into 2 thick slices, about 1.5 cm each. Keep the pieces even so they fry at the same rate, and pat them dry if the surface feels damp.

Dredge in flour

Spread the All-purpose Flour on a shallow plate and press each cheese slice into it, turning to coat both sides and the edges. Shake off the excess so you get a thin, even dusting instead of a pasty layer.

Heat the oil

Pour the Extra Virgin Olive Oil into a small skillet or frying pan so it makes a shallow layer, then heat it over medium-high until it shimmers and a breadcrumb sizzles on contact. The oil should be hot enough that the cheese starts frying immediately when it hits the pan.

Fry until golden

Carefully lay the coated cheese slices in the hot oil and fry for 2 minutes on the first side, then flip and fry for 2 more minutes, until the crust is deep golden and crisp. Lift them out with a spatula and let the excess oil drip away.

Serve with lemon

Cut the Lemon into wedges and, if you want 4 smaller portions, cut each fried cheese slice in half with a sharp knife while it is still hot and crisp. Serve immediately and squeeze the lemon over the top just before eating.

Ingredients

Method

For 4 servings

Adjust servings

400g Kefalotyri Cheese, cut into 2 slices about 1.5 cm thick
60g All-purpose Flour, for dredging
120ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for shallow-frying
1 Lemon, cut into wedges

🧂 Plus ~1g of salt

Nutrition

Per Serving.

Calories

445 kcal

22% of Daily kcal

Protein

30 g

60% RDI

Fat

34 g

19g sat fat

Carbs

3.6 g

1% RDI

Sugar

0.5 g

1% RDI

Fiber

0.2 g

1% RDI

Salt

1.7 g

34% RDI

Quality Profile

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

D+ · 5.4 / 10

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Ingredients

For 4 servings

Adjust servings

400g Kefalotyri Cheese, cut into 2 slices about 1.5 cm thick
60g All-purpose Flour, for dredging
120ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for shallow-frying
1 Lemon, cut into wedges

🧂 Plus ~1g of salt

Saganaki (Fried Cheese)

Method

Slice the cheese

Dredge in flour

Heat the oil

Fry until golden

Serve with lemon

Ingredients

Method

Nutrition

Calories

Protein

Fat

Carbs

Sugar

Fiber

Salt

Quality Profile

Comments

Ingredients

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