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Tangy Greek Saganaki Cheese with Lemon Honey Drizzle

Name: Tangy Greek Saganaki Cheese with Lemon Honey Drizzle
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Kefalotyri or Graviera Cheese, 200 g, cut into 1 cm thick slices; All-purpose Flour, 1 cup; Olive Oil, 2 tbsp; Honey, 2 tbsp; Lemon Juice, 1 tbsp; Lemon Zest, Zest of 1 lemon; Fresh Oregano Leaves, 1 tsp; Lemon Wedges, From 1 lemon

Savor a taste of Greece with this delicious saganaki made with firm cheese and topped with a luscious lemon honey drizzle.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 3, 2025

Tangy Greek Saganaki Cheese with Lemon Honey Drizzle — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Saganaki

For the Lemon Honey Drizzle

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 372 kcal
Protein: 13.9 g
Carbs: 33.9 g
Fat: 21.1 g
Fiber: 1.1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1488 kcal
Protein: 55.6 g
Carbs: 135.6 g
Fat: 84.3 g
Fiber: 4.4 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Kefalotyri or Graviera Cheese 200 g, cut into 1 cm thick slices	650	42	2	55	0
All-purpose Flour 1 cup	455	13	95	1.2	3.4
Olive Oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	28	0
Honey 2 tbsp	128	0.1	34	0	0
Lemon Juice 1 tbsp	4	0.1	1.3	0	0.1
Lemon Zest Zest of 1 lemon	6	0.2	1.9	0.1	0.4
Fresh Oregano Leaves 1 tsp	2	0.1	0.4	0	0.3
Lemon Wedges From 1 lemon	3	0.1	1	0	0.2

These nutrition estimates are not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Cheese

1
Rinse the cheese
Rinse the cheese slices under cold water to moisten.
Tip: Use a firm cheese like kefalotyri or graviera for best results in holding its shape.
2
Coat with flour
Coat the cheese slices evenly in flour, shaking off excess.
Tip: Ensure cheese is thoroughly floured to prevent sticking to the pan.
3
Rest the cheese
Set aside and let them firm up while you prepare the drizzle.

Making the Lemon Honey Drizzle

1
Combine ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine honey, lemon juice, and zest.
2
Heat the mixture
Heat on low, stirring occasionally until well combined.
3
Cool to thicken
Remove from heat and let it cool to thicken slightly.
Tip: Serve the lemon honey drizzle at room temperature to bring out the flavors.

How to Make Tangy Greek Saganaki Cheese with Lemon Honey Drizzle

Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Cook the cheese
Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Carefully add the cheese slices, frying until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes per side.
2
Drizzle the sauce
Once the cheese is done, remove from heat and drizzle generously with the prepared lemon honey sauce.
3
Garnish and serve
Top with fresh oregano leaves and serve with lemon wedges on the side.