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Fried Cheese: Saganaki

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound kasseri cheese, sliced 1/2-inch thick (use feta as alternative)
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley leaves
  • Lemon wedges, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Dredge the cheese slices in flour, tap off any excess. Chill while oil heats.
  2. In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over high heat, add the cheese slices and saute until golden brown on all sides, about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Keep warm in oven while finishing next batches. Transfer cheese to platter, season with pepper, sprinkle with parsley, and finish with squeeze of lemon.

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