saganaki (greek flaming cheese opa)
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A beautiful presentation when the cheese is in flames and a wonderful treat when you smear the cheese on a great chunk of bread.
(2 ratings)
Ingredients For saganaki (greek flaming cheese opa)
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1 tspbutter, unsalted
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1/2 lbprovolone cheese in a block
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juice of half a lemon
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1 ozouzo
How To Make saganaki (greek flaming cheese opa)
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1Preheat oven to broil, approximately 500°.
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2Place butter in a broiler proof baking dish, approximately 6" in diameter. The cheese should NOT be sliced and should be in a single chunk.
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3Place cheese on butter and put under broiler for 5 to 7 minutes. Immediately after removing from broiler, place dish on a heat proof surface with nothing hanging overhead. Pour rum over the cheese and light it with a match.
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4Extinguish the flames after a few seconds by squeezing the lemon over it and serve while still very hot. Serve with bread OPA!
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