FLAMING GREEK CHEESE 
1 lb. casseri or kefalotere cheese
12 tbsp. butter
Juice of 2 lemons
1/4 c. Cognac
1 c. flour
1 c. bread crumbs
Ice water

Cut cheese into 1/2 inch slices, allowing about 4 ounces for each serving; chill slices in ice water; pat slices dry and dust with flour and bread crumbs.

For each serving, melt 3 tablespoons butter in skillet 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 when flames die down.

Available at most Greek or Middle Eastern groceries or gourmet food shops.

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Flaming Greek Cheese
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 Dan (Wisconsin) says:
At the Greek Church I'm a member of they use virgin olive oil, not butter. They heat the oil, take the cold kefalotere cheese, run it under water then put it in a container of flour and coat all sides. Then place it in the frying pan with the heated olive oil and fry it until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese looks like it is starting to melt. Then turn it over and repeat. Remove it from the heat, add a shot of cognac or a good quality brandy, light it, then squeeze the lemon high over the flaming cheese, don't burn your arm. The flame will die down rather fast... serve it with warm pita bread.

 

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