Oven Roasted Saganaki

Submitted by alligirl

"Fifteen minutes in the oven and these cheeses are transformed into hot savory mezethes, appetizers, or even side dishes. Feta and kasseri cheeses are most common. A saganaki is a small, two-handled pan, which gives its name to these oven- or stove-to-table dishes that use it. In the market, look for small paella pans or small au gratin dishes. Taken from Nancy Gaifyllia, former About.com Guide."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 1 ramekin
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 slice of firm feta cheese, approximately 1/2 inch thick
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• fresh ground pepper
• dried greek oregano
• pita bread, wedges (toasted)

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place the slice of feta cheese in a small oven-proof serving dish.
3. Sprinkle the oregano over the cheese and add a grind of black pepper; drizzle with olive oil.
4. Cook for 12-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the cheese slice, and serve hot with pita wedges.

Reviews

[Sharon123]

This made a nice snack! So easy with tasty results, thanks! Made for ZWT#9 2013.

 

[tennbob]

This is a great appetizer. Try using honey instead of the olive oil and the oregano (or maybe in addition to?). It's delicious.

 

[EastCoastKate]

Oh this is delicious! Saganaki is one of my favourite appetizers when we go for Greek food so let me tell you I was thrilled to see how easy it was to make! I prefer the cheese baked well, so next time I will probably leave it in the oven the full 15 minutes, or cut the feta slices a tad thinner. I ate this with Kittencal's pita chips, gourmet ;) Thanks for sharing!