Greek Influenced Grilled Cheese Recipes

FLAMING GREEK CHEESE (SAGANAKI)

This flaming cheese ritual was started by restaurateurs in Chicago, who encouraged customers to yell, 'Opa!' as the plate was being ignited. You can recreate the tradition at home in minutes, whether you'd like to spark up a little romance with an old flame on date night or just try a fast and fun cheese dish on a chilly weeknight. Serve with sliced fresh or grilled bread.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 13m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Flaming Greek Cheese (Saganaki) image

Steps:

Brush each side of the kasseri cheese with water. Dredge both sides in flour, making sure the surface is completely covered.
Preheat a well seasoned cast iron skillet on medium-high heat until smoking. Pour in olive oil. Carefully place the floured cheese in the hot oil. Cook until cheese begins to ooze and a golden brown crust forms, about 2 minutes. Quickly flip cheese over with a spatula. Fry until bottom is golden brown, about 30 seconds more.
Remove skillet from heat and transfer onto a napkin-lined plate. Pour brandy over the cheese. Light the brandy using a fireplace lighter. Now you can exclaim "Opa!" and marvel at the fire. Squeeze some lemon juice on top to extinguish the last few flames and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 61.2 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 543.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Ingredients

1 (4 ounce) package kasseri cheese
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons brandy, at room temperature
½ lemon, or to taste
1 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley

GREEK GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

"The importance of vine-ripened tomatoes goes without saying, but don't compromise with the bread, feta, or olive oil, either. This delicious sandwich deserves the best." Taken from professional-cooking.com for ZWT.

Provided by alligirl

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 sandwiches, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Greek Grilled Cheese Sandwich image

Steps:

Cut four 1/2-inch-thick slices from middle of loaf and brush both sides of each slice with some oil.
Cut enough 1/4-inch-thick slices from feta to cover 2 slices of bread and cut tomato into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
Assemble 2 sandwiches with feta and tomato slices, seasoning filling with oregano, pepper, and salt.
In a 12-inch nonstick skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook sandwiches until golden, about 2 minutes on each side.

Ingredients

1 round loaf crusty bread (about 8 inches in diameter)
5 tablespoons olive oil (approximately)
1/2 lb feta
1 large tomatoes (Vine-ripened)
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
fresh ground black pepper

GREEK GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES

Provided by Cindy Purdo

Categories Sandwich Tomato Sauté Quick & Easy Back to School Feta Gourmet Florida

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

Greek Grilled Cheese Sandwiches image

Steps:

Cut four 1/2-inch-thick slices from middle of loaf and brush both sides of each slice with some oil. Cut enough 1/4-inch-thick slices from feta to cover 2 slices of bread and cut tomato into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Assemble 2 sandwiches with feta and tomato slices, seasoning filling with oregano, pepper, and salt.
In a 12-inch nonstick skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook sandwiches until golden, about 2 minutes on each side.

Ingredients

1 round loaf of crusty bread (about 8 inches in diameter)
about 5 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 pound feta
1 large tomato
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
freshly ground black pepper