Saganaki Fried Cheese With Egg Recipe

Experience the fiery delight of Saganaki Fried Cheese with Egg! This classic Greek recipe, a hit at the 2005 Greek Cooking Forum, brings you crispy, golden kefalotiri cheese perfectly complemented by fluffy eggs. A quick and easy 25-minute meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 248.8 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 3.3 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Saganaki Fried Cheese With Egg

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How to Make Saganaki Fried Cheese With Egg

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a round frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Cut 8 ounces of kefalotiri cheese into 1-inch thick chunks.
  3. Carefully place the cheese chunks into the hot butter. Fry until golden brown and crispy on one side (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Flip the cheese and fry the other side until lightly browned (about 1-2 minutes).
  5. Crack 2 large eggs directly into the pan, amongst the fried cheese.
  6. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Reduce heat to low and cook until the eggs are set to your liking (about 3-5 minutes).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

51g

Carbs

0g