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.

Provided by Marsha Gardner @mrdick1950

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 teaspoon(s) butter, unsalted
1/2 pound(s) provolone cheese in a block
- juice of half a lemon
1 ounce(s) ouzo

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to broil, approximately 500°.
  • Place butter in a broiler proof baking dish, approximately 6" in diameter. The cheese should NOT be sliced and should be in a single chunk.
  • Place 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.
  • Extinguish 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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