Greek Fried Cheese Recipe: 10-Minute Feta Saganaki Is Crispy, Cheesy Goodness Appetizers

In Greece, saganaki is preparing food in a small frying pan. One of their best-loved dishes prepared this way is fried cheese. This feta saganaki is super simple to make and takes about 10 minutes or less. The outside is crisp while the inside stays soft and creamy.

Serve this Greek fried cheese as an appetizer, snack, on a salad or as a side dish. This fried cheese is usually served with lemon, but you can drizzle honey over it.

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Cuisine: Greek
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time:  10 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients

• 1 block (about 6 ounces) feta cheese (100% sheep's milk preferred), cut into 1-inch thick slices
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper (or to taste)
• 1/3 cup flour
• olive oil, for frying
• 1 lemon

Here's how to make it: 

1. Put the egg into a small bowl and whisk. Put the flour and pepper into another bowl and whisk. 
2. Heat about a 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (about 350 degrees F). Dip the cheese into the egg and then into the flour. 
3. Fry the feta until it turns golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel. Squeeze with lemon and serve. 

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