Saganaki is a very popular Greek appetizer of pan-seared Greek cheese served alongside lemon wedges. It is golden and crispy on the outside whilst being soft and melted on the inside. The word ‘Saganaki’ can refer to various Greek appetizers, which are prepared in a small frying pan called a saganaki. One of the most common traditional Greek recipes cooked in this kind includes feta saganaki, mussels saganaki, shrimp saganaki, with the most popular being this simple and delicious cheese saganaki recipe. It is most commonly served as a delicious starter to go along with a traditional Greek meal or meze.
Before attempting to make this recipe, it’s particularly important to pick the right kind of cheese. The cheeses which are used in Greece to make traditional Greek saganaki are graviera, kefalograviera and kefalotyri. These are medium hardness yellow cheeses with a mild nutty flavour.
Greek cheese Saganaki is best enjoyed hot while still melty on the inside. Serve this delicious traditional Greek meze with a last minute squeeze of a lemon and a side helping of Greek salad or crusty bread.
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