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Pan-fried saganaki cheese served on a plate with honey drizzle and lemon wedges on white marble

Authentic Greek Saganaki Recipe

Make authentic Greek saganaki with just 3 ingredients! This crispy pan-seared cheese is golden on the outside, gooey inside, and finished with lemon and honey.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Course Appetizers, Dinner Sides
Cuisine Greek
Servings 2 people
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Heat a medium sauté pan over moderate-high heat and coat with oil. Allow the oil to glisten, and carefully add the cheese slices.
  • Cook the cheese until the first side is golden brown and crispy, about 1-2 minutes. 
  • Flip the cheese slices. If you choose to flambé, you would then take the pan off the heat and pour in the alcohol. Then very carefully, return the pan to the heat and step back, as your pan will ignite with flame. If your flame doesn’t ignite immediately when put back on the flame, you can spark a long stick lighter and point it close to the alcohol. The flame will quickly burn off.
  • Cook the cheese for an additional 1 minute on this second side.
  • Remove the cheese from the pan and serve with lemon wedges and a drizzle of honey.

Notes

How to Store Leftover Saganaki
While saganaki is best served hot and fresh, you can absolutely store leftovers.
Refrigerator: Let the cheese cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. To reheat, pan-fry it in a lightly oiled skillet for a few minutes on each side until warmed through and re-crisped. The texture will soften slightly, but the flavor stays rich and delicious.
 
Freezer (Not Recommended): Because of its high moisture content, pan-fried cheese like saganaki doesn’t freeze well. It can become rubbery or lose its crispy edge after thawing, so it’s best to enjoy it fresh or from the fridge within a few days.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 16gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 314mgPotassium: 97mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 890IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 133mgIron: 2mg