Saganaki (Flaming Cheese)

Serve Saganaki with sesame crackers, wedges of pita bread, cocktail rye bread or assorted crackers.

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound Kasseri or Kefalotiri cheese*
• 1 tablespoon brandy
• 1/2 lemon
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted

* Mozzarella cheese can be substituted for these cheeses.

Instructions

1. Cut cheese into 3 wedges; place in shallow heatproof serving dish. Brush cheese with butter.
2. Set oven to broil or 550 degrees F. Broil cheese with top 4 to 6 inches from heat until bubbly and light brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
3. Heat brandy until warm; pour over cheese. Ignite immediately. Squeeze lemon over cheese. Cut wedges into halves.

Attribution

Photo credit: arndog / CC BY