FLAMING GREEK CHEESE

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Categories     Cheese     Appetizer     No-Cook

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Kasseri or Kefalotere (see Note)
Ice water
Flour
Butter or margarine
Lemon juice
Cognac

Steps:

  • Cut Kasseri cheese into 1/2-inch slices, allowing about 4 ounces for each serving. Chill slices in ice water. Pat dry and dust with flour. For each serving, melt 3 tablespoons butter until it sizzles but does not brown. Add cheese slices and saute quickly on both sides. Do not overcook or cheese will melt and stick to pan. For each serving, squeeze juice of 1/2 lemon into skillet and sprinkle with a few drops of Cognac. Ignite. Serve cheese when flames die down.

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