Broiled Brandy Saganaki

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13

Broiled Brandy Saganaki Recipe to awaken your taste buds

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb kasseri cheese , cut in wedges
	2 tablespoons melted butter
	2 tablespoons brandy
	1/2 lemon , juice of

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

292

Sugar

Fat

24g

Saganaki is a term used for any dish cooked in a small frying pan, but it is typically known as a cheese dish that is flambeed for an appetizer. Broiled Brandy Saganaki is an easy and simple cheese dish originating in Greece and enjoyed around the world. The word Saganaki comes from the skillet that is used to serve this sizzling, show-stopping dish. The cheese is typically Kasseri, a semi-hard Greek cheese that has a tart flavor, and when broiled with butter, flambéed with brandy, and squeezed with lemon, it is transformed into a heavenly appetizer. Serve this dish with some sliced sourdough or focaccia bread to soak up the delicious flavors.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the broiler on high.
2.	Brush each wedge of kasseri cheese with melted butter on both sides and place them in the broiler-safe pan.
3.	Broil for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly golden-brown.
4.	Remove the pan from the oven and carefully flambé the cheese with brandy.
5.	Squeeze half a lemon over the cheese and serve immediately.

PROS

The crispy golden-brown texture of the Kasseri cheese combined with the rich brandy flavor makes for a phenomenal appetizer.

Easy and quick preparation with minimal ingredients, perfect for a last-minute party.

CONS

Kasseri cheese may not be available in all stores and could be substituted with Feta cheese
Broiling Kasseri cheese does release an oily residue which left in the pan could set off smoke alarms

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cheese contains essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin B12, and probiotics, which promote bone health and improve your gut’s immune system.
Lemon is high in vitamin C, and antioxidants such as flavonoids that are great for healthy skin and digestion.