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Saganaki (Flaming Cheese)
Serve this with sesame crackers, wedges of pita bread, cocktail rye bread or assorted crackers.
1/2 pound Kasseri or Kefalotiri cheese*
1 tablespoon brandy
1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
Cut cheese into 3 wedges; place in shallow heatproof serving dish. Brush cheese with butter or margarine.
Set oven to broil or 550 degrees F. Broil cheese with top 4 to 6 inches from heat until bubbly and light brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
Heat brandy until warm; pour over cheese. Ignite immediately. Squeeze lemon over cheese. Cut wedges into halves.
* Mozzarella cheese can be substituted for these cheeses.
