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Flaming Greek Cheese

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
5 min
TOTAL TIME
15 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Dinner
Flaming Greek Cheese
Ingredients
  • 1 (4 ounce) package kasseri cheese
  • 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brandy, at room temperature
  • 1/2 lemon, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
1
Begin by moistening each side of the kasseri cheese with water, ensuring it's evenly coated. Next, coat both sides of the cheese in a layer of flour, covering every surface completely.
2
Heat up a seasoned cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches a smoky state. Pour olive oil into the hot skillet, allowing it to melt and coat the surface.
3
Carefully place the floured cheese into the hot oil, making sure it's fully submerged. Cook for approximately 2 minutes, or until the cheese starts to release its melted goodness and develops a golden-brown crust.
4
Using a spatula, quickly flip the cheese over to cook the other side. Continue frying until the bottom of the cheese is a deep golden brown, approximately 30 seconds longer.
5
Immediately remove the skillet from the heat and place it onto a napkin-lined plate to catch any stray drips.
6
Pour brandy into the skillet, covering the cheese completely. Use a fireplace lighter to ignite the flames, carefully monitoring the fire until it's extinguished.
7
Finish the dish by adding a squeeze of lemon juice on top, which will help smother any remaining flames. Finally, garnish the dish with a sprinkle of parsley for added flavor and visual appeal.