Flaming Greek Cheese (Saganaki)

I love Saganaki...the whole family does. But after trying this recipe for the first time, I have a couple of tips. First of all....pretend you are Chef John making a video, and HAVE ALL YOUR INGREDIENTS PROPORTIONED AND READY! Things happen fast, and you NEED to be ready. My first attempt, I made the mistake of having skillet TOO HOT, and burnt the cheese and smoked up the kitchen. You want the skillet to just start smoking, not heavily smoking and olive oil evaporating. Suggest you make a batch for yourself to practice first before trying to impress your special someone.

I’ve made this before from another recipe and the one thing that was different was to “marinate” the cheese in brandy for an hour before cooking. Either way, this is AMAZING!! Especially with some home made pita! Definitely have everything ready before you start and be careful lighting it. I once singed the hair on my arm making this. LOL! Opa!!!!!

This was just plain fun to make. Had everything ready to go before I started and was glad I did. My honey told me I was going to catch the place on fire. Well when it was lit on fire my smoke detector that’s right above where it was done went off lol. My honey devoured almost all of this. Thanks for The fun recipe.

Yes , one my favorite dishes??

No changes. Will make again.

So good! And easy to make. A lot of fun too

I love this recipe, but does it seriously suggest putting the cheese on a napkin before lighting it on fire? I skip the napkin.

Use Ahrodite Halloumi Cheese

Love this easy recipe. I use fresh mozzarella from a local dairy finishing w/ Brandy - OPA!!!

Cut the cheese in 2, first one it didn't light on fire (my fault), second time it did. Preferred the first one! Maybe the flames add visual interest but not better taste?

The only comment I have is a safety issue, the recipe says, “ Remove skillet from heat and transfer onto a napkin-lined plate. Pour brandy over the cheese.” For a novice cook, one might think you would leave the napkin on the plate and pour Brandy on both the cheese and the napkin, recipe should read to “remove the napkin or place cheese on another plate”. Sorry I had to read the recipe a couple times myself. I know that should go without saying but people do silly things sometimes, I’d hate to see their kitchen catch on fire.

Very easy. Tastes exactly like the stuff you’d get at a restaurant!

Super easy and tasty. Used cilantro vs parsley. Will become a staple.

It turned out pretty good. I did not have the lemon to extinguish the fire, nor the fresh parsley.