Saganaki (Greek Flaming Cheese)
- 1 lb Mozzarella cheese
- 2 tb Butter, melted
- 2 tb Brandy
- 1/2 Lemon
Heat oven to broil. Have serving tray ready with crackers, lemon and
brandy. Cut cheese into 3 wedges; arrange in star shape in a pie pan
or shallow quiche pan suitable for broiling and serving. Pour melted
butter over cheese. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until cheese is
bubbly and light brown. Add to serving tray and take to guests. Pour
slightly warmed brandy over cheese and ignite immediately, in front
of guests. Squeeze lemon juice over cheese to extinguish flame. Serve
at once with firm crackers, toasted pita bread or crusty French bread
slices.
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #224
Date: Sun, 18 Aug 1996 09:07:29 -0500
From: mprothro@nwark.com (Michael Prothro)
brandy. Cut cheese into 3 wedges; arrange in star shape in a pie pan
or shallow quiche pan suitable for broiling and serving. Pour melted
butter over cheese. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until cheese is
bubbly and light brown. Add to serving tray and take to guests. Pour
slightly warmed brandy over cheese and ignite immediately, in front
of guests. Squeeze lemon juice over cheese to extinguish flame. Serve
at once with firm crackers, toasted pita bread or crusty French bread
slices.
Posted to MM-Recipes Digest V3 #224
Date: Sun, 18 Aug 1996 09:07:29 -0500
From: mprothro@nwark.com (Michael Prothro)
