Fried Cheese Flambe Recipe

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Fried Cheese Flambe
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lb kasseri or kefalotyri cheese
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups butter
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp brandy
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

  1. Slice cheese into 3- x 1/2-inch pieces. Dip cheese in egg; dredge in flour, coating thoroughly. Place on waxed paper, and chill 1 hour.
  2. Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Fry cheese in butter 10 seconds on each side. Drain on paper towels. Transfer cheese to a serving platter.
  3. Place brandy in a small, long handled pan; heat just until warm (do not boil). Ignite brandy with a long match, and pour over cheese. When flames die down, sprinkle lemon juice over cheese. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 569.67 Kcal (2385 kJ)
Calories from fat 364.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.51g 62%
Cholesterol 138.68mg 46%
Sodium 29.42mg 1%
Potassium 68.96mg 1%
Total Carbs 23.34g 8%
Sugars 0.18g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.84g 3%
Protein 25.17g 50%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 702.9mg 70%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 356.46 Kcal (1492 kJ)
Calories from fat 228.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.35g 62%
Cholesterol 86.78mg 46%
Sodium 18.41mg 1%
Potassium 43.15mg 1%
Total Carbs 14.6g 8%
Sugars 0.11g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.53g 3%
Protein 15.75g 50%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 4%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 11%
Iron 0.4mg 4%
Calcium 439.8mg 70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.6
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • sugar free

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